Galway Calendars – 2026 Summer
Program Deadlines
| April 1, 2026 | Application Deadline |
| May 1 | Balance Due Deadline | Financial Aid Deferment Form Due |
| May 1 | Confirmation Deposit Refund Deadline |
| May 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.
| June 17, 2026 | Departure from the U.S. |
| June 18 | Arrival in Dublin by 11:30 a.m. (students enrolled in Dublin Field Study) or 1:30 p.m. (all other students) | Program starts | Begin Dublin Tour |
| June 18 - 21 | Tour – Dublin |
| June 21 | Depart Dublin | Arrival in Galway |
| June 21 | Move into program housing |
| June 22 | Mandatory orientation |
| June 23 | First day of instruction |
| June 27 | Field trip – Coole Park |
| June 29 | Field trip – Connemara |
| July 13 | Field trip – Aran Islands |
| July 22 | Last day of instruction |
| July 23 - 24 | Final examinations |
| July 25 | Program ends |
| July 25 | Move out of program housing |
| July 25 | Optional group flight return | Individual return |