Verona Calendars – 2026 Spring
Program Deadlines
October 1, 2025 | 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 |
Program Dates
January 11, 2026 | Departure from the U.S. on optional group flight |
January 12 | Arrival in Verona by 6:00 p.m. | Program starts |
January 12 | Move into program housing |
January 13 - 14 | Mandatory orientation |
January 14 | First day of instruction |
January 23 | Field trip – Padova |
February 27 | Field trip – Lake Garda |
March 12 - 14 | Optional tour - Northern Italy and Southern Austria |
April 2 - 6 | Spring break |
April 17 | Field trip – Venice |
April 25 | Holiday - Liberation Day |
April 30 | Last day of instruction |
May 1 | Holiday |
May 4 - 7 | Final examinations |
May 8 | Program ends |
May 8 | Move out of program housing |
May 8 | 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.