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Reggio Emilia Calendars – 2025-26 Yearlong

Program Deadlines

March 15, 2025 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 - All other students
- 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 Deferment 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 26, 2025 Departure from the U.S. on optional group flight
August 27 Arrival in Reggio Emilia | Program starts
August 28 Move into program housing
August 28 - 29 Mandatory orientation
September 1 Fall - First day of instruction
September 5 Field trip – Bologna
September 26 - 27 Optional tour - Ravenna, Rimini & San Marino
TBD Field trip – Consorzio Vacche Rosse
TBD Field trip – Quattro Castella
TBD Field trip – Viano and local Acetaia
November 1 Holiday
November 24 Holiday
TBD Field trip – Parma
December 8 Holiday
December 10 Fall - Last day of instruction
December 11 - 17 Fall final examinations
January 15, 2026 Spring - First day of instruction
January 23 Field trip – Bologna
TBD Field trip – Cheese Factory Tour
TBD Field trip – Ferrari
TBD Field trip – Ferrara and Comacchio
March 5 - 6 Optional tour - Lake Garda/Sirmione and Verona
TBD Field trip – Modena
April 2 - 6 Spring break
TBD Field trip – Local Acetaia
April 25 Holiday
May 1 Holiday
May 5 Spring - Last day of instruction
May 6 - 12 Spring final examinations
May 13 Program ends
May 13 Move out of program housing
May 13 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.