Bengaluru Calendars – 2027 Spring

Program Deadlines

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.

January 5, 2027	Departure from the U.S.
January 7	Arrival in Bengaluru between midnight - 4:00 a.m. \| Program starts
January 7	Move into program housing
January 7 - 8	Mandatory orientation
January 9	Field trip – Bengaluru City Tour
January 11	First day of instruction
January 14	Holiday - Makara Sankranti
January 26	Holiday - Republic Day
February 7 - 8	Field trip – Madikeri and Coorg
March 6	Holiday - Maha Shivaratri
March 10	Holiday - Idul Fitr
March 19	Last day of instruction
March 21	Earliest day to depart (if not on tour or completing an internship)
March 22 - 24	Final examinations
March 25	Move out of program housing (if not completing an internship)
March 26	Holiday - Good Friday
March 27 - 29	Tour – Southern India
March 28	Holiday - Easter
March 29	Program ends (if not completing an internship)
March 29	Optional group flight return \| Individual return (if not completing an internship)
March 30 - April 27	Optional service-learning internship
April 8	Holiday - Ugadi
April 14	Holiday - Dr Ambedkar Jayanti
April 19	Holiday - Mahavir Jayanti
April 28	Program ends (if completing an internship)
April 28	Move out of program housing (if completing an internship)
April 28	Individual return (if completing an internship)

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October 15, 2026	Application Deadline
November 15	Balance Due Deadline \| Financial Aid Deferment Form Due
November 15	Confirmation Deposit Refund Deadline
December 1	Tuition Refund Deadline \| Refer to Enhanced Refund Policy