Chiang Mai Calendars – 2026 Fall
Program Deadlines
| May 15, 2026 | Application Deadline |
| June 15 | Balance Due Deadline | Financial Aid Deferment Form Due |
| June 15 | Confirmation Deposit Refund Deadline |
| July 1 | 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 | 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 | Last day of instruction |
| December 5 | Holiday - Father's Day |
| December 7 - 9 | Final examinations |
| December 10 | Program ends |
| December 10 | Move out of program housing |
| December 10 | Optional group flight return | Individual return |