April 15, 2022 | Application Deadline (no longer accepting applications) |
June 15 | Fall Confirmation Deposit Refund Deadline |
June 15 | Fall Balance Due Deadline | Financial Aid Disbursement Form Due |
July 1 | Fall Tuition Refund Deadline | Refer to Enhanced Refund Policy |
November 15 | Spring Confirmation Deposit Refund Deadline |
November 15 | Spring Balance Due Deadline | Financial Aid Disbursement Form Due |
December 1 | Spring Tuition Refund Deadline | Refer to Enhanced Refund Policy |
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. |
Note: | Due to continually evolving COVID-19 regulations field trip dates and locations are subject to change. Students will receive more details after the program start. |
September 9 | Departure from the U.S. on optional group flight |
September 10 | Arrival in Stirling |
September 10 | Move into housing |
September 11 | Mandatory orientation and registration |
September 12 | Fall — First day of instruction |
September 25 | Field trip — St Andrews |
October 8 | Field trip — North East Coast |
October 24 - 28 | Mid-semester reading period (no classes) |
December 2 | Fall — Last day of instruction |
December 7 - 16 | Fall final examinations |
December 19 - January 20, 2023 | Winter break |
January 23, 2023 | Spring — First day of instruction |
March 6 - 10 | Mid-semester reading period (no classes) |
March 18 | Field trip — Highlands |
April 7 | Holiday — Good Friday |
April 10 | Holiday — Easter Monday |
April 19 | Spring — Last day of instruction |
April 24 - May 12 | Spring final examinations |
April 24 - May 12 | Program ends after your last final exam |
Mid-May | Move out of housing (refer to your housing contract) |
May 13 | 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.
Summer:
Minimum GPA: 3.0
Fall/Spring:
Minimum GPA: 3.0
Minimum class standing: Junior (strong Sophomore applications may be considered)
Open to degree-seeking students attending a 4-year institution at the time of application
Overseas
Summer: 20 students
Fall/Spring: 20 students
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