Chiang Mai Calendars – 2027 Spring
Program Deadlines
| October 15, 2026 | 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 |
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.
| January 10, 2027 | Departure from the U.S. |
| January 11 | Arrival in Chiang Mai | Program starts |
| January 11 | Move into program housing |
| January 12 - 13 | Mandatory orientation |
| January 14 | 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 Year |
| April 30 | Last day of instruction |
| May 3 - 7 | 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 |