Cork Specialty Calendars – 2026 Summer
Program Deadlines
| March 20, 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 21, 2026 | Departure from the U.S. |
| May 22 | Arrival in Cork | Program starts |
| May 22 | Move into program housing |
| May 23 | Mandatory orientation |
| May 25 | First day of instruction |
| May 30 | Field trip - Blarney Castle and Gardens |
| June 1 | Holiday - June Bank Holiday |
| June 13 | Field trip - Cobh |
| June 24 | Last day of instruction |
| June 25 - 26 | Final examinations |
| June 27 | Program ends (if not on optional tour) |
| June 27 | Move out of program housing (if not on optional tour) |
| June 27 | Individual return (if not on optional tour) |
| June 29 - July 1 | Optional tour - Southwest Ireland |
| July 2 | Program ends (if on optional tour) |
| July 2 | Optional group flight return | Individual return |