Reggio Emilia Calendars – 2026 Spring
Program Deadlines
| September 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. |
| October 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. |
| November 15 | Balance Due Deadline | Financial Aid Deferment Form Due |
| November 15 | Confirmation Deposit Refund Deadline |
| December 1 | Tuition Refund Deadline | Refer to Enhanced Refund Policy |
Program Dates
| January 11, 2026 | Departure from the U.S. on optional group flight |
| January 12 | Arrival in Reggio Emilia | Program starts |
| January 13 | Move into program housing |
| January 13 - 14 | Mandatory orientation |
| January 15 | 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 |
| March 25 | Field trip – Modena |
| April 2 - 6 | Spring break |
| TBD | Field trip – Local Acetaia |
| April 25 | Holiday |
| May 1 | Holiday |
| May 5 | Last day of instruction |
| May 6 - 12 | 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.