Hiroshima Calendars – 2026 Fall
Program Deadlines
| February 15, 2026 | Application Deadline |
| 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.
The host university may update program dates and/or field trips at any time; these changes are often outside USAC’s control as dates are set by the host university. USAC does its best to estimate these dates ahead of time and to keep it as up-to-date as possible. Many times, updated calendar dates are included in your host university acceptance letter, which is typically issued a couple of months after the USAC application deadline. We update these as quickly as possible and as often as needed; refer back to this calendar for the most current dates.
| September 25, 2026 | Departure from the U.S. |
| September 26 | Estimated arrival in Hiroshima | Program starts |
| September 26 | Move into program housing |
| September 28 | Mandatory orientation |
| October 1 | First day of third quarter instruction |
| November 23 | Last day of third quarter instruction |
| November 24 - 30 | Third quarter final examinations |
| December 1 | First day of fourth quarter instruction |
| Late December - Early January 2026 | Winter break |
| January 29, 2027 | Last day of fourth quarter instruction |
| February 1 - 5 | Fourth quarter final examinations |
| February 7 | Estimated program end date |
| February 7 | Move out of program housing |
| February 7 | Individual return |