Reggio Emilia Calendars – 2024-25 Yearlong
Program Deadlines
| March 15, 2024 | Early Admission Group Visa Deadline - Los Angeles Consulate Only |
| - | Refer to the Consulate General of Italy's website to determine which consulate jursidiction(s) you fall under. If you will apply for your student visa through the Italian Consulate in Los Angeles you are required to take part in USAC’s group visa submission process and are strongly advised to complete your study abroad application by the Early Admission deadline since later group visa submission is not guaranteed. Contact your Enrollment Specialist to discuss your options. |
| - | Group visa participants must have a valid passport in-hand by the Early Admission deadline. Check your passport expiration date: the passport must be valid a minimum six months beyond the program end date. |
| May 1 | Standard Application Deadline |
| - | This is the USAC application deadline if you plan to work directly with the Italian Consulate to apply for a student visa on your own |
| - | We advise that you have a valid passport in hand by this date. Your passport must be valid for a minimum six months beyond the program end date. |
| June 15 | Fall Semester Balance Due Deadline | Financial Aid Disbursement Form Due |
| June 15 | Fall Semester Confirmation Deposit Refund Deadline |
| July 1 | Fall Semester Tuition Refund Deadline | Refer to Enhanced Refund Policy |
| November 15 | Spring Semester Balance Due Deadline | Financial Aid Disbursement Form Due |
| November 15 | Spring Semester Confirmation Deposit Refund Deadline |
| December 1 | Spring Semester Tuition Refund Deadline | Refer to Enhanced Refund Policy |
Program Dates
| August 27, 2024 | Departure from the U.S. on optional group flight |
| August 28 | Arrival in Reggio Emilia by 6:00 p.m. | Program starts |
| August 28 | Overnight in orientation hotel |
| August 29 | Move into program housing |
| August 29 - May 30, 2025 | Mandatory orientation |
| September 2 | Fall - First day of instruction |
| September 6 | Field trip - Bologna |
| September 28 - 29 | Optional tour – Ravenna, Rimini and San Marino |
| TBD | Field trip - Consorzio Vacche Rosse |
| TBD | Field trip - Viano and local Acetaia |
| November 1 | Holiday |
| November 24 | Holiday |
| November 29 | Holiday - Thanksgiving |
| TBD | Field trip - Parma |
| December 8 | Holiday |
| December 10 | Fall - Last day of instruction |
| December 11 - 17 | Fall final examinations |
| January 20, 2025 | Spring - First day of instruction |
| January 24 | Field trip - Bologna |
| TBD | Field trip – Cheese Factory Tour |
| TBD | Field trip – Ferrari |
| March 20 - 21 | Optional tour - Verona, Sirmione & Lake Garda |
| April 2 | Field trip - Modena |
| TBD | Field trip – Local Acetaia |
| April 21 | Holiday - Easter Monday |
| April 25 | Holiday |
| May 1 | Holiday |
| May 6 | Spring - Last day of instruction |
| May 7 - 13 | Spring final examinations |
| May 14 | Program ends |
| May 14 | Move out of program housing |
| May 14 | Optional group flight return | Individual return |
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.
Occasionally dates need to be changed or field trips modified. Refer back to this calendar often for the most current dates.