Lüneburg 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 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 | 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 | Last day of instruction |
| December 12 | Field trip – Lübeck Christmas Market |
| December 14 - 16 | Final examinations |
| December 17 | Program ends |
| December 17 | Move out of program housing |
| December 17 | Optional group flight return | Individual return |