Seoul - Kookmin University Calendars – 2026 Fall
Program Deadlines
| May 1, 2026 | Application Deadline |
| May 1 | USAC Scholarship Application Deadline |
| June 1 - 7 | Scholarship Award Notifications |
| 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.
| August 27, 2026 | Departure from the U.S. |
| August 29 | Estimated arrival in Seoul | Program starts |
| August 29 | Move into program housing between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. |
| TBA | Mandatory orientation |
| September 1 | First day of instruction |
| September 24 - 26 | Holiday – Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving) |
| October 3 | Holiday – National Foundation of Korea |
| October 9 | Holiday – Hangul Proclamation Day |
| December 4 | Last day of instruction |
| December 7 - 11 | Final examinations |
| December 14 - 18 | Make-up week for classes and final examinations |
| December 19 | Estimated program end date |
| December 19 | Move out of program housing |
| December 19 | Individual return |