Chiang Mai Calendars – 2025-26 Yearlong
Program Deadlines
| May 15, 2025 | Application Deadline |
| June 15 | Fall Semester Balance Due Deadline | Financial Aid Deferment Form Due |
| June 15 | Fall Semester Confirmation Deposit Refund Deadline |
| July 1 | Fall Semester Tuition Refund Deadline | Refer to Enhanced Refund Policy |
| November 15 | Spring Semester Balance Due Deadline | Financial Aid Disbursement Form Due |
| November 15 | Spring Semester Confirmation Deposit Refund Deadline |
| December 1 | Spring Semester Tuition Refund Deadline | Refer to Enhanced Refund Policy |
Program Dates
| August 21, 2025 | Departure from the U.S. on optional group flight |
| August 22 | Arrival in Chiang Mai | Program starts |
| August 22 | Move into program housing |
| August 23 | Field trip – Old City & Temples |
| August 23 - 24 | Mandatory orientation |
| August 24 | Field trip - Doi Suthep Temple |
| August 25 | Fall - First day of instruction |
| August 31 | Field trip - Jing Jai Organic Market & Tha Pae Sunday Market |
| September 6 | Field trip – Elephant Care & Waterfall |
| September 7 | Field trip – Local food & markets |
| September 13 | Field trip - Craft & Culture |
| September 27 | Field trip – Trekking |
| November 1 - 2 | Optional tour – Hill Tribe |
| November 8 - 9 | Optional tour – Hill Tribe |
| November 15 | Optional field trip – Chiang Mai Countryside on Bicycle |
| November 16 | Field trip – Mae Kampong |
| November 22 | Field trip – Doi Inthanon National Park |
| November 28 | Fall - Last day of instruction |
| December 1 - 5 | Fall final examinations |
| January 13 - 14, 2026 | Mandartory orientation |
| January 15 | Spring – First day of instruction |
| January 17 | Field trip – Craft & Culture |
| January 18 | Field trip - Jing Jai Organic Market & The Pae Sunday Street Market |
| January 24 | Field trip – Elephant Care & Waterfall |
| January 25 | Optional field trip – Chiang Mai Countryside on Bicycle |
| January 31 - February 2 | Optional tour – Hill Tribe |
| February 7 | Field trip – Trekking |
| February 8 | Field trip – Chiang Mai Local Food & Markets |
| February 14 - 15 | Optional tour – Hill Tribe |
| February 28 | Field trip – Doi Inthanon National Park |
| April 13 - 15 | Holiday - Songkran Festival & Thai New Years |
| April 18 | Field trip – Mae Kampong |
| April 24 | Spring – Last day of instruction |
| April 27 - May 1 | Spring final examinations |
| May 2 | Program ends |
| May 2 | Move out of program housing |
| May 2 | 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.