Chiang Mai Calendars – 2026 Spring
Program Deadlines
| October 15, 2025 | Application Deadline |
| November 15 | Balance Due Deadline | Financial Aid Deferment Form Due |
| November 15 | Confirmation Deposit Refund Deadline |
| December 1 | Tuition Refund Deadline | Refer to Enhanced Refund Policy |
Program Dates
| January 11, 2026 | Departure from the U.S. on optional group flight |
| January 12 | Arrival in Chiang Mai | Program starts |
| January 12 | Move into program housing |
| January 13 | Field trip – Old City & Temple |
| January 13 - 14 | Mandatory orientation |
| January 14 | Field trip - Doi Suthep Temple |
| January 15 | First day of instruction |
| January 17 | Field trip - Craft & Culture |
| January 18 | Field trip - Jing Jai Organic Market & Tha Pae Sunday Street Market |
| January 24 | Field trip – Elephant Care & Waterfall |
| January 25 | Optional field trip - Chiang Mai Countryside on Bicycle |
| January 31 - February 1 | Optional tour – Hill Tribe |
| February 7 | Field trip – Trekking |
| February 8 | Field trip – Local food & markets |
| February 12 | Field trip – Doi Inthanon National Park |
| February 14 - 15 | Optional tour – Hill Tribe |
| February 28 | Field trip – Doi Inthanon National Park |
| April 13 - 15 | Holiday - Songkran Festival & Thai New Year |
| April 18 | Field trip – Mae Kampong |
| April 24 | Last day of instruction |
| April 27 - May 1 | Final examinations |
| May 2 | Program ends |
| May 10 | Move out of program housing |
| May 10 | 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.