Academic Calendar
China | India | Mandatory Orientation/Information | Independant Travel
Application deadlines and program dates for all programs in China are listed below.
Application Deadlines
- Spring term: November 1
- Summer term: March 1
- Fall term: April 15
2008 Fall Program
- Group flight departure: September 2
- Arrival in China: September 3
- Orientation program in Beijing or Shanghai: September 4-7
- Classes begin: September 8
- Fall break - time for independent travel in China: September 29 - October 3
- Alliance organized Field Study Trip: October 27-31
- Long Weekend Trip: November 28-30
- Last day of final exams: December 23
- Student departure/move out of housing (by 12:00 pm): December 24
Beijing Language and Culture University (BLCU)
- Beijing (BLCU) Group flight departure: June 24
- Beijing Arrival in China: June 25
- Orientation program in Beijing: June 26-29
- Classes begin: June 30
- Alliance Field Study Trip: TBA
- Beijing Olympics begin: August 8
- Last day of Exams: August 22
- Program Ends: August 24 (Olympic closing ceremony)
- Last day to move out of housing (by 1:00 pm): August 30
2008 Summer Term Calendar
Fudan University and Shanghai University of Finance and Economics (SUFE)
- Shanghai (Fudan and SUFE) Group flight departure: June 24
- Shanghai Arrival in China: June 25
- Orientation program in Shanghai: June 26-29
- Classes begin: June 30
- Alliance Field Study Trip: TBA
- Beijing Olympics begin: August 8
- Last day of Exams: August 22
- Program Ends: August 24 (Olympic closing ceremony)
- Students may depart: August 25
- Last day to move out of housing (by 1:00 pm): August 27
2009 Program Dates
- Spring term February 4–June 1
- Summer term June 10–August 10
- Fall term August 26–December 21
Academic Calendar - India
India dates will roughly follow the U.S. academic calendar, beginning in mid-January and concluding the end of April.
Mandatory Orientation
The Alliance Orientation is MANDATORY. You should make your travel plans accordingly.
The Alliance for Global Education is NOT responsible for reserving your seat on any flight including a group flight. It is up to you to make travel arrangements.
Students who take the group flight will be met at the airport by the Resident Director and transported to their student housing. Transportation to the airport will not be provided at the conclusion of your program, asstudents depart on different dates.
The Alliance for Global Education, in conjunction with our preferred travel provider Student Universe, arranges group flights for our programs. Please visit the Student Universe webpage www.studentuniverse.com/study/alliance and click on your respective city for specific details regarding a group flight.
You will be able to book online or you can contact Student Universe Group representatives at 1-800-351-3279 (M-F 9:00a - 6:00p EST). Remember, this flight quote is based on availability at the time of booking. No fares areguaranteed until a booking is made.
Once your airline reservations are made, please forward your confirmed itinerary by FAX (215-572-2174) or email to Julia Levy.
Independent Travel
You may choose to make your own travel arrangements to your program. You will be required to report to our overseas office on the same day your group is to arrive. Pay particular attention to the exact arrival date listed on the program calendar so that you are aware of when to meet up with the rest of your group.
When making your flight arrangements, it is best to plan to arrive before 5:00 pm on the day of the group arrival.
If you travel independently from the group flight, it is your responsibility to make your own way from the airport to the orientation venue. A special packet of materials containing everything you’ll need for immigration inspection and finding the orientation venue is sent to all independent travel students approximately two weeks prior to their departure.
