Chiang Mai Calendars – 2028 Spring

Program Deadlines

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 11, 2028	Departure from the U.S. on optional group flight
January 13	Arrival in Chiang Mai \| Program starts
January 13	Move into program housing
January 14	Field trip – Chiang Mai Old City and Temples
January 14 - 15	Mandatory orientation
January 15	Field trip – Wat Phra That Doi Suthep
January 17	First day of instruction
January 22	Field trip – Craft and Culture
January 23	Field trip – Jing Jai Organic Market, Tha Pae Sunday Street Market
January 29	Optional tour – Chiang Mai Countryside on Bicycle Tour
February 5	Field trip – Elephant Care and Waterfalls
February 10	Holiday - Maka Bucha Day
February 12 - 13	Optional tour – Hill Tribe Overnight Tour
February 19 - 20	Optional tour – Hill Tribe Overnight Tour
February 26	Field trip – Trekking
March 4	Field trip – Doi Inthanon National Park
March 11	Field trip – Thai Cooking Workshop
April 6	Holiday - Chakri Memorial Day
April 13 - 15	Holiday – Songkran Festival & Thai New Year
April 28	Last day of instruction
May 1 - 3	Final examinations
May 4	Holiday - Coronation Day
May 4	Program ends
May 4	Move out of program housing
May 4	Optional group flight return \| Individual return

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October 1, 2027	USAC Scholarship Application Deadline
October 15	Application Deadline
November 1 - 7	Scholarship Award Notifications
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