Chengdu Calendars – 2026 January Session
Program Deadlines
| October 1, 2025 | Application Deadline |
| November 15 | Balance Due Deadline | Financial Aid Deferment Form Due |
| November 15 | Confirmation Deposit Refund Deadline |
| November 15 | Tuition Refund Deadline | Refer to Enhanced Refund Policy |
Program Dates
| December 26, 2025 | Departure from the U.S. |
| December 27 | Arrival in Chengdu | Program starts |
| December 27 | Move into program housing |
| December 28 | Mandatory orientation |
| December 29 | First day of instruction |
| January 1, 2026 | Holiday - New Year's Day |
| January 3 | Field trip — Wenshu Monastery |
| January 10 | Field trip — Dujiangyan Irrigation & Panda Valley |
| January 15 | Last day of instruction |
| January 16 | Final examinations |
| January 17 | Program ends |
| January 17 | Move out of program housing |
| January 17 | Individual return |
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.
Occasionally dates need to be changed or field trips modified. Refer back to this calendar often for the most current dates.