Reggio Emilia Calendars – 2026 Summer Sessions I & II
Program Deadlines
| March 15, 2026 | Application Deadline |
| April 15 | Summer I & II Balance Due Deadline | Financial Aid Deferment Form Due |
| April 15 | Summer Session I Confirmation Deposit Refund Deadline |
| April 15 | Summer Session I Tuition Refund Deadline | Refer to Enhanced Refund Policy |
| May 15 | Summer Session II 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.
| May 19, 2026 | Departure from the U.S. |
| May 20 | Arrival in Reggio Emilia | Program starts |
| May 21 | Move into program housing |
| May 21 - 22 | Mandatory orientation |
| May 22 | Session I - First day of instruction |
| June 2 | Holiday - Festa della Repubblica |
| June 5 | Field trip – Rimini Tour |
| June 17 | Field trip – Balsamic vinegar production cellar |
| June 23 | Session I - Last day of instruction |
| TBD | Field trip – Cheese Factory tour at Consorzio Vacche Rosse |
| June 24 - 25 | Session I final examinations |
| June 29 | Field trip – Bologna |
| TBD | Field trip – Easy hike in Pietra di Bismantova |
| July 1 | Session II - First day of instruction |
| July 10 | Field trip – Torrechiara Castle |
| July 24 | Field trip – Ferrari museum and factory |
| July 29 | Session II - Last day of instruction |
| July 30 - 31 | Session II final examinations |
| August 1 | Program ends |
| August 1 | Move out of program housing |
| August 1 | Optional group flight return | Individual return |