Chiang Mai Calendars – 2026 Summer Session II
Program Deadlines
| April 15, 2026 | Application Deadline |
| May 15 | Balance Due Deadline | Financial Aid Deferment Form Due |
| May 15 | Confirmation Deposit Refund Deadline |
| May 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.
| June 29, 2026 | Departure from the U.S. |
| June 30 | Arrival in Chiang Mai | Program starts |
| June 30 | Move into program housing |
| July 1 | Mandatory orientation |
| July 2 | First day of instruction |
| July 4 | Field trip – Chiang Mai Old City and Temples |
| July 5 | Field trip – Tha Pae Sunday Street Market, Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, Jing Jai Organic Market |
| July 11 | Field trip – Elephant Care and Waterfalls |
| July 12 | Optional tour – Chiang Mai Countryside on Bicycle Tour |
| July 12 | Optional tour – Hill Tribe Day Tour |
| July 18 | Field trip – Trekking |
| July 19 | Optional tour – Hill Tribe Day Tour |
| July 25 | Field trip – Thai Cooking Workshop |
| July 28 | Holiday - King's Birthday |
| July 29 | Holiday - Asarnha Bucha Day |
| July 30 | Holiday - Buddhist Lent Day |
| August 2 | Field trip -- Mae Kampong Ecotourism Village |
| August 5 | Last day of instruction |
| August 6 - 7 | Final examinations |
| August 8 | Program ends |
| August 8 | Move out of program housing |
| August 8 | Optional group flight return | Individual return |