Chiang Mai Calendars – 2026-27 Yearlong
Program Deadlines
| May 15, 2026 | 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 |
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.
| August 20, 2026 | Departure from the U.S. |
| August 21 | Arrival in Chiang Mai | Program starts |
| August 21 | Move into program housing |
| August 22 | Field trip – Old City and Temples |
| August 22 - 23 | Mandatory orientation |
| August 23 | Field trip – Tha Pae Sunday Street Market, Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, Jing Jai Organic Market |
| August 24 | Fall - First day of instruction |
| August 29 | Field trip – Craft and Culture and Elephant Care and Waterfalls |
| August 30 | Optional tour – Chiang Mai Countryside on Bicycle Tour |
| September 19 | Field trip – Trekking |
| October 13 | Holiday - King Bhumibol Remembrance Day |
| October 17 | Field trip – Thai Cooking Workshop |
| October 23 | Holiday - King Chulalongkorn Day |
| October 31 - November 1 | Optional tour – Hill Tribe Overnight Tour |
| November 7 | Field trip – Doi Inthanon National Park |
| November 8 | Field trip – Lamphun Hundred Thousands Lantern Festival |
| November 14 - 15 | Optional tour – Hill Tribe Overnight Tour |
| December 4 | Fall - Last day of instruction |
| December 5 | Holiday - Father's Day |
| December 7 - 9 | Fall final examinations |
| January 14, 2027 | Spring - First day of instruction |
| January 16 | Field trip – Chiang Mai Old City and Temples |
| January 17 | Field trip – Tha Pae Sunday Street Market, Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, Jing Jai Organic Market |
| January 23 | Field trip – Elephant Care and Waterfalls |
| January 23 | Optional tour – Chiang Mai Countryside on Bicycle Tour |
| January 30 - 31 | Optional tour – Hill Tribe Overnight Tour |
| February 6 - 7 | Optional tour – Hill Tribe Overnight Tour |
| February 13 | Field trip – Trekking |
| February 21 | Holiday - Maka Bucha Day |
| February 22 | Field trip – Craft and Culture |
| February 22 | Holiday (observed) |
| March 6 | Field trip – Doi Inthanon National Park |
| March 13 | Field trip – Thai Cooking Workshop |
| April 6 | Holiday - Chakri Memorial Day |
| April 13 - 15 | Holiday – Songkran Festival & Thai New Years |
| April 30 | Spring - Last day of instruction |
| May 3 - 7 | Spring final examinations |
| May 4 | Holiday - Coronation Day of King Rama X |
| May 8 | Program ends |
| May 8 | Move out of program housing |
| May 8 | Optional group flight return | Individual return |