Bengaluru Calendars – 2026 Summer
Program Deadlines
| March 15, 2026 | Application Deadline |
| April 15 | Balance Due Deadline | Financial Aid Deferment Form Due |
| April 15 | Confirmation Deposit Refund Deadline |
| April 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.
| May 26, 2026 | Departure from the U.S. |
| May 27 | Holiday - Bakrid/ Eid al -Adha |
| May 28 | Arrival in Bengaluru between midnight - 4:00 a.m. | Program starts |
| May 28 | Move into program housing |
| May 28 - 29 | Mandatory orientation |
| May 30 | Tour – Bengaluru City |
| June 1 | First day of instruction |
| June 13 - 14 | Field trip – Coorg and Mysore |
| June 13 - 14 | Field trip – Hampi and Hospet |
| June 26 | Holiday - Muharram |
| July 1 | Last day of instruction |
| July 2 - 3 | Final examinations |
| July 4 | Move out of program housing |
| July 4 - 8 | Tour - Northern India |
| July 8 | Program ends |
| July 8 | Optional group flight return | Individual return |