Cork Specialty Calendars – 2027 Summer
Program Deadlines
| March 1, 2027 | USAC Scholarship Application Deadline |
| March 20 | Application Deadline |
| April 1 - 7 | Scholarship Award Notifications |
| 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 20, 2027 | Departure from the U.S. on optional group flight |
| May 21 | Arrival in Cork | Program starts |
| May 21 | Move into program housing |
| May 22 | Mandatory orientation |
| May 24 | First day of instruction |
| May 29 | Field trip - Blarney Castle and Gardens |
| June 7 | Holiday - Bank Holiday |
| June 12 | Field trip - Cobh |
| June 23 | Last day of instruction |
| June 24 - 25 | Final examinations |
| June 26 | Program ends (if not on optional tour) |
| June 26 | Move out of program housing (if not on optional tour) |
| June 26 | Individual return (if not on optional tour) |
| June 28 - July 30 | Optional tour - Southwest Ireland |
| July 1 | Program ends (if on optional tour) |
| July 1 | Optional group flight return | Individual return (if on optional tour) |