Montevideo Calendars – 2026-27 Yearlong
Program Deadlines
| May 15, 2026 | Application Deadline |
| June 15 | Fall Semester Balance Due Deadline | Financial Aid Deferment Form Due |
| June 15 | Fall Semester Confirmation Deposit Refund Deadline |
| July 1 | Fall Semester Tuition Refund Deadline | Refer to Enhanced Refund Policy |
| November 15 | Spring Semester Balance Due Deadline | Financial Aid Disbursement Form Due |
| November 15 | Spring Semester Confirmation Deposit Refund Deadline |
| December 1 | Spring Semester 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 21, 2026 | Departure from the U.S. |
| August 22 | Arrival in Montevideo | Program starts |
| August 22 | Move into program housing |
| August 23 - 24 | Mandatory orientation |
| August 24 | Fall - First day of instruction |
| August 25 | Holiday - Independence Day |
| August 29 | Field trip – Sierra de Minas |
| September 12 | Field trip – Urban art tour |
| September 22 | Field trip – Palacio Legislativo |
| October 17 - 19 | Optional tour – Buenos Aires |
| October 19 - 22 | Fall break |
| October 19 - 22 | Optional tour – Iguaçu Falls |
| November 14 - 15 | Field trip – Punta del Este |
| December 8 | Fall - Last day of instruction |
| December 9 - 11 | Fall final examinations |
| January 25, 2027 | Spring - First day of instruction |
| January 30 | Field trip – Piriapolis and Punta del Este |
| February 13 | Field trip – Urban art tour |
| February 19 | Field trip – Palacio Legislativo |
| March 6 | Field trip – Contemporary art museum |
| March 20 - 22 | Optional tour – Buenos Aires |
| March 22 - 25 | Optional tour – Patagonia |
| March 22 - 25 | Spring break |
| March 28 | Holiday - Easter |
| April 17 - 18 | Field trip – Colonia del Sacramento |
| May 7 | Spring - Last day of instruction |
| May 10 - 12 | Spring final examinations |
| May 13 | Program ends |
| May 13 | Move out of program housing |
| May 13 | Optional group flight return | Individual return |