Bengaluru Calendars – 2024 Spring
Program Deadlines
| October 15, 2023 | Application Deadline - Extended to 10/30 |
| November 15 | Balance Due Deadline | Financial Aid Disbursement Form Due |
| November 15 | Confirmation Deposit Refund Deadline |
| December 1 | Tuition Refund Deadline | Refer to Enhanced Refund Policy |
Program Dates
| January 9, 2024 | Departure from the U.S. on optional group flight |
| January 11 | Arrival in Bengaluru between midnight - 4:00 am | Program starts |
| January 11 | Move into program housing |
| January 11 - 14 | Mandatory orientation |
| January 15 | First day of instruction |
| January 26 | Holiday - India Republic Day |
| March 8 | Holiday - Mahashivratri |
| March 20 | Last day of instruction |
| March 21 - 22 | Final examinations |
| March 23 | Earliest day to depart (if not on tour or service learning) |
| March 23 - 27 | Optional tour – Southern India (included in program fee) |
| March 27 | Individual return after 8:00 p.m. from Bengaluru (if no service-learning) |
| March 27 | Program ends (if no service learning) |
| March 29 | Holiday - Good Friday |
| April 1 - 30 | Optional service-learning internship |
| April 9 | Holiday - Ugadi |
| April 10 | Holiday - Eid |
| May 2 | Move out of program housing (if service-learning) |
| May 2 | Program ends (if service-learning) |
| May 2 | Optional group flight return | Individual return (if service-learning) |
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.