Stellenbosch Calendars – 2027 Semester 1: Jan – Jun
Program Deadlines
| September 1, 2026 | Application Deadline |
| November 15 | Balance Due Deadline | Financial Aid Deferment Form Due |
| November 15 | Confirmation Deposit Refund Deadline |
| December 15 | 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.
| January 28, 2027 | Departure from the U.S. on optional group flight |
| January 30 | Estimated arrival in Stellenbosch (fly into Cape Town) | Program starts |
| January 30 | Move into program housing |
| February 1 - 7 | Mandatory orientation |
| February 8 | First day of instruction |
| TBA | Spring break |
| May 14 | Last day of instruction |
| May 17 - June 4 | Final examination period 1 |
| June 7 - 25 | Final examination period 2 |
| June 26 | Estimated program end date |
| June 26 | Move out of program housing |
| June 26 | Optional group flight return | Individual return |