Lüneburg Calendars – 2026 Summer Session II
Program Deadlines
| April 15, 2026 | Application Deadline |
| May 15 | Balance Due Deadline | Financial Aid Deferment Form Due |
| May 15 | Confirmation Deposit Refund Deadline |
| May 15 | 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.
| June 29, 2026 | Departure from the U.S. (if on the optional tour) |
| June 30 | Arrival in Berlin (if on the optional tour) | Optional tour starts |
| June 30 - July 3 | Optional tour – Berlin |
| July 2 | Departure from the U.S. (if not on the optional tour) |
| July 3 | Arrival in Lüneburg (all students) | Program starts |
| July 3 | Move into program housing |
| July 4 | Mandatory orientation |
| July 4 | Walking Tour of Lüneburg |
| July 6 | First day of instruction |
| July 10 | Mandatory orientation continues |
| July 11 | Field trip – Lübeck & Travemünde Beach |
| July 18 | Field trip – Bremerhaven |
| July 25 | Field trip – Bremen |
| August 4 | Last day of instruction |
| August 5 - 7 | Final examinations |
| August 6 | Program ends |
| August 6 | Move out of program housing |
| August 6 | Individual return |