Verona Calendars – 2026-27 Yearlong
Program Deadlines
| May 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. |
| 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 |
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.
| August 25, 2026 | Departure from the U.S. |
| August 26 | Arrival in Verona | Program starts |
| August 26 | Move into program housing |
| August 27 - 28 | Mandatory orientation |
| August 31 | Fall - First day of instruction |
| October 1 - 3 | Optional tour – Lake Como, Italy and Lugano, Switzerland |
| December 8 | Holiday - Immacolata |
| December 10 | Fall - Last day of instruction |
| December 14 - 16 | Fall final examinations |
| January 18, 2027 | Spring - First day of instruction |
| TBD | Field trip – Bolzano Christmas Market Day Trip |
| TBD | Field trip – Borghetto Sul Mincio & Parco Sigurta |
| TBD | Field trip – Lake Garda Day Trip (Riva Del Garda) |
| TBD | Field trip – Lake Garda Day Trip (Sirmione) |
| TBD | Field trip – Valpolicella & San Giorgio Village |
| TBD | Field trip – Venice Day Trip |
| TBD | Field trip Venice Day Trip |
| March 25 | Holiday - Maundy Thursday |
| March 26 | Holiday - Good Friday |
| March 28 | Holiday - Easter |
| March 29 | Holiday (observed) |
| April 8 - 10 | Optional tour – Northern Italy and Southern Austria |
| May 4 | Spring - Last day of instruction |
| May 5 - 7 | Spring final examinations |
| May 8 | Program ends |
| May 8 | Move out of program housing |
| May 8 | Optional group flight return | Individual return |