Reggio Emilia Calendars – 2025 Fall
Program Deadlines
| May 1, 2025 | Application Deadline |
| - | You must have a valid passport in hand by this date to reasonably meet deadlines to apply for a student visa for study in Italy. Your passport must be valid for a minimum six months beyond the program end date. |
| June 15 | Balance Due Deadline | Financial Aid Deferment Form Due |
| June 15 | Confirmation Deposit Refund Deadline |
| July 1 | 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 by 6:00 p.m. | Program starts |
| August 27 | Overnight in an orientation hotel |
| August 28 | Move into program housing |
| August 28 - 29 | Mandatory orientation |
| September 1 | 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 | Last day of instruction |
| December 11 - 17 | Final examinations |
| December 18 | Program ends |
| December 18 | Move out of program housing |
| December 18 | 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.