Auckland / Palmerston North / Wellington Calendars – 2026 Semester 1: Feb – Jun

Program Deadlines

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.

February 13, 2026	Departure from the U.S. on optional group flight
February 15	Estimated arrival in Auckland, Palmerston North, or Wellington \| Program starts
February 15	Move into housing (refer to housing contract)
February 16 - 20	Mandatory orientation
February 23	First day of instruction
April 3 - 17	Mid-semester break
May 29	Last day of instruction
June 2 - 5	Study period
June 8 - 19	Final examinations
June 20	Estimated program end date
June 20	Move out of housing (refer to housing contract)
June 20	Optional group flight return \| Individual return

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October 1, 2025	Application Deadline
October 1	USAC Scholarship Application Deadline
November 1 - 7	Scholarship Award Notifications
December 15	Balance Due Deadline \| Financial Aid Deferment Form Due
December 15	Confirmation Deposit Refund Deadline
January 15, 2026	Tuition Refund Deadline \| Refer to Enhanced Refund Policy