Auckland / Palmerston North / Wellington Calendars – 2026 Semester 1: Feb – Jun
Program Deadlines
| October 1, 2025 | Application Deadline |
| 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 |
Program Dates
| Note: | The program dates are typically confirmed on your official acceptance from the host university (issued a couple months after the USAC application deadline) and are subject to change. Please note, the host university may update program dates at any time; this is outside USAC’s control. |
| February 13 | 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 |
| March 29 - April 12 | Spring break |
| May 29 | Last day of instruction |
| June 1 - 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 |
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.
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. We update these as quickly as possible and as often as needed; refer back to this calendar for the most current dates.