Bengaluru Calendars – 2028 Spring
Program Deadlines
| October 1, 2027 | Application Deadline |
| October 1 | USAC Scholarship Application Deadline |
| November 1 - 7 | Scholarship Award Notifications |
| 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 |
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 14, 2028 | Departure from the U.S. |
| January 16 | Arrival in Bengaluru | Program starts |
| January 16 | Move into program housing |
| January 16 - 17 | Mandatory orientation |
| January 18 | Bengaluru City Tour |
| January 20 | First day of instruction |
| January 26 | Holiday - Republic Day |
| February 5 - 6 | Field trip – Madikere and Coorg |
| March 4 | Holiday - Maha Shivaratri |
| March 8 | Holiday - Idul Fitr |
| March 27 | Last day of instruction |
| March 28 - 30 | Final examinations |
| March 31 | Holiday - Good Friday |
| March 31 | Move out of program housing (if not completing an internship) |
| March 31 - April 4 | Tour – Southern India |
| April 3 | Holiday - Easter |
| April 4 | Program ends (if not completing an internship) |
| April 4 | Program departure date (if not completing an internship) |
| April 5 - May 2 | Optional service-learning internship |
| April 12 | Holiday - Dr Ambedkar Jayanti |
| April 17 | Holiday - Mahavir Jayanti |
| May 4 | Program ends (if completing an internship) |
| May 4 | Move out of program housing (if completing an internship) |
| May 4 | Program departure date (if completing an internship) |