Lüneburg Calendars – 2025 Fall
Program Deadlines
May 15, 2025 | 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 |
Program Dates
August 27, 2025 | Departure from the U.S. on optional group flight |
August 28 | Arrival in Lüneburg (all students) | Program starts |
August 28 | Move into program housing |
August 30 - September 1 | Mandatory orientation |
September 1 | First day of instruction |
September 5 | Field trip - Hamburg |
September 5 | Mandatory Orientation continues |
September 18 - 21 | Optional tour - Berlin |
October 3 | Holiday - German National |
October 11 | Field trip – Bremen |
October 25 | Field trip – Emigration Museum in Bremerhaven |
October 31 | Holiday - Reformation Day |
November 8 | Field trip – Neuengamme Concentration Camp Memorial |
November 27 - 28 | Thanksgiving break |
December 12 | Last day of instruction |
December 13 | Field trip – Lübeck Christmas Market |
December 15 - 16 | Final examinations |
December 17 | Program ends |
December 17 | Move out of program housing |
December 17 | Optional group flight return | Individual return |
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.
Occasionally dates need to be changed or field trips modified. Refer back to this calendar often for the most current dates.