Reggio Emilia Calendars – 2027 Spring
Program Deadlines
| October 1, 2026 | 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. |
| 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 |
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.
| January 12, 2027 | Departure from the U.S. |
| January 13 | Arrival in Reggio Emilia | Program starts |
| January 14 | Move into program housing |
| January 14 - 15 | Mandatory orientation |
| January 18 | First day of instruction |
| January 22 | Field trip – Bologna |
| February 5 | Field trip – FERRARI museum and factory |
| March 5 - 6 | Optional tour – Lake Garda/Sirmione and Verona |
| March 26 - 29 | Spring break |
| April 20 | Field trip – Balsamic vinegar production cellar |
| April 25 | Holiday - Festa della Liberazione |
| May 1 | Holiday - Festa dei diritti dei lavoratori |
| May 5 | Last day of instruction |
| May 6 - 11 | Final examinations |
| May 12 | Program ends |
| May 12 | Move out of program housing |
| May 12 | Optional group flight return | Individual return |
| TBD | Field trip – Cheese Factory tour at Consorzio Vacche Rosse |
| TBD | Field trip – Ferrara and Comacchio |
| TBD | Field trip – Modena |