Pau Calendars – 2026 Fall
Program Deadlines
| May 15, 2026 | Application Deadline |
| June 15 | Balance Due Deadline | Financial Aid Deferment Form Due |
| June 15 | Confirmation Deposit Refund Deadline |
| July 1 | Tuition Refund Deadline | Refer to Enhanced Refund Policy |
See Ready to Apply for additional information about the application process and Money Matters for more details regarding payment and cancellation deadlines. Payment of the Confirmation Deposit cannot be deferred. USAC reserves the right to make adjustments to fees or deadlines at any time.
Program Dates
Occasionally dates need to be changed or field trips modified. Refer back to this calendar often for the most current dates.
| August 28, 2026 | Departure from the U.S. |
| August 29 | Arrival in Paris by 3 p.m. | Program starts |
| August 29 - September 1 | Tour – Discovering Paris |
| August 29 - September 2 | Mandatory orientation |
| September 1 | Arrival in Pau |
| September 1 | Move into program housing |
| September 3 | First day of instruction |
| September 12 | Field trip – Bayonne and Biarritz - Basque Coast |
| October 3 | Field trip – Pyrenees National Park |
| October 26 - 30 | Fall break |
| November 1 | Holiday - All Saints' Day |
| November 11 | Holiday - Armistice |
| November 14 | Field trip – Bordeaux |
| December 11 | Last day of instruction |
| December 14 - 17 | Final examinations |
| December 18 | Program ends |
| December 18 | Move out of program housing |
| December 18 | Optional group flight return | Individual return |