Chiang Mai Calendars – 2027 Fall
Program Deadlines
| May 1, 2027 | USAC Scholarship Application Deadline |
| May 15 | Application Deadline |
| June 1 - 7 | Scholarship Award Notifications |
| 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 25, 2027 | Departure from the U.S. on optional group flight |
| August 27 | Arrival in Chiang Mai | Program starts |
| August 27 | Move into program housing |
| August 28 | Field trip – Old City and Temples |
| August 28 - 29 | Mandatory orientation |
| August 30 | First day of instruction |
| September 4 | Field trip – Wat Phra That Doi Suthep |
| September 5 | Field trip – Jing Jai Organic Market, Tha Pae Sunday Street Market |
| September 11 | Field trip – Craft and Culture |
| September 18 | Field trip – Elephant Care and Waterfalls |
| September 25 | Field trip – Trekking |
| October 2 | Field trip – Thai Cooking Workshop |
| October 13 | Holiday - King Bhumibol Remembrance Day |
| October 23 | Holiday - King Chulalongkorn Day |
| October 25 | Holiday - King Chulalongkorn Day (observed) |
| October 30 - 31 | Optional tour – Hill Tribe Overnight Tour |
| November 6 - 7 | Optional tour – Hill Tribe Overnight Tour |
| November 20 | Field trip – Doi Inthanon National Park |
| November 27 | Optional tour – Chiang Mai Countryside on Bicycle Tour |
| December 5 | Holiday - Father's Day |
| December 6 | Holiday - Father's Day (observed) |
| December 9 | Last day of instruction |
| December 10 | Holiday - Constitution Day |
| December 13 - 15 | Final examinations |
| December 16 | Program ends |
| December 16 | Move out of program housing |
| December 16 | Optional group flight return | Individual return |