Pau Calendars – 2026 Summer Sessions I & II
Program Deadlines
| March 15, 2026 | Application Deadline |
| April 15 | Summer I & II Balance Due Deadline | Financial Aid Deferment Form Due |
| April 15 | Summer Session I Confirmation Deposit Refund Deadline |
| April 15 | Summer Session I Tuition Refund Deadline | Refer to Enhanced Refund Policy |
| May 15 | Summer Session II 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.
| May 20, 2026 | Departure from the U.S. |
| May 21 | Arrival in Pau by 3 p.m. | Program starts |
| May 21 | Move into program housing |
| May 22 | Mandatory orientation |
| May 25 | Field trip – Bayonne and Biarritz - Basque Coast |
| May 25 | Holiday - Pentecost |
| May 26 | Session I - First day of instruction |
| June 13 | Field trip – Gavarnie Pyrenees Mountains |
| June 24 | Session I - Last day of instruction |
| June 24 - 25 | Session I final examinations |
| June 29 | Session II - First day of instruction |
| July 4 | Field trip – Basque Country |
| July 14 | Holiday - Bastille Day |
| July 18 | Field trip – Pyrenees Mountains - Lac de Gaube |
| July 23 | Session II - Last day of instruction |
| July 24 | Session II final examinations |
| July 25 | Program ends |
| July 25 | Move out of program housing |
| July 25 | Optional group flight return | Individual return |