Lüneburg Calendars – 2026-27 Yearlong
Program Deadlines
| May 15, 2026 | Application Deadline |
| June 15 | Fall Semester Balance Due Deadline | Financial Aid Deferment Form Due |
| June 15 | Fall Semester Confirmation Deposit Refund Deadline |
| July 1 | Fall Semester Tuition Refund Deadline | Refer to Enhanced Refund Policy |
| November 15 | Spring Semester Balance Due Deadline | Financial Aid Disbursement Form Due |
| November 15 | Spring Semester Confirmation Deposit Refund Deadline |
| December 1 | Spring Semester 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 26, 2026 | Departure from the U.S. |
| August 27 | Arrival in Lüneburg | Program starts |
| August 27 | Move into program housing |
| August 28 - September 5 | Mandatory orientation |
| August 31 | Fall - First day of instruction |
| September 5 | Field trip – Hamburg |
| September 17 - 20 | Optional tour – Berlin |
| October 3 | Holiday - German Unity Day |
| October 11 | Field trip – Bremen |
| October 25 | Field trip – Bremerhaven |
| October 31 | Holiday - Reformation Day |
| November 7 | Field trip – Neuengamme Concentration Camp |
| November 26 - 27 | Thanksgiving break |
| December 11 | Fall - Last day of instruction |
| December 12 | Field trip – Lübeck Christmas Market |
| December 14 - 16 | Fall final examinations |
| January 13, 2027 | Spring - First day of instruction |
| January 16 | Field trip – Hamburg |
| January 28 - 31 | Optional tour – Berlin |
| February 18 | Field trip – Hamburg Art Museum |
| February 27 | Field trip – Bremerhaven |
| March 13 | Field trip – Neuengamme Concentration Camp |
| March 22 - 25 | Spring break |
| March 26 | Holiday - Good Friday |
| March 28 | Holiday - Easter |
| March 29 | Holiday (observed) |
| April 10 | Field trip – Schwerin |
| April 30 | Spring - Last day of instruction |
| May 3 - 5 | Spring final examinations |
| May 6 | Holiday - Ascension |
| May 6 | Program ends |
| May 6 | Move out of program housing |
| May 6 | Optional group flight return | Individual return |