Verona Calendars – 2026 Fall
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 | Balance Due Deadline | Financial Aid Deferment Form Due |
| June 15 | Confirmation Deposit Refund Deadline |
| July 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.
| 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 | First day of instruction |
| October 1 - 3 | Optional tour – Lake Como, Italy and Lugano, Switzerland |
| December 8 | Holiday - Immacolata |
| December 10 | Last day of instruction |
| December 14 - 16 | Final examinations |
| December 17 | Program ends |
| December 17 | Move out of program housing |
| December 17 | Optional group flight return | Individual return |
| TBD | Field trip – Bolzano Christmas Market Day Trip |
| TBD | Field trip – Lake Garda Day Trip (Sirmione) |
| TBD | Field trip – Valpolicella & San Giorgio Village |
| TBD | Field trip – Venice Day Trip |