Dates and Fees
Spring 2026 Calendar
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Arrival | Monday, January 19 |
| Orientation | Begins January 20 |
| Move in with host family | Friday, January 23 |
| Center Classes | Monday, January 26 |
| UCAC Classes | By March |
| Deadline to invoke credit/no credit option | TBD, April |
| Exams End | By Friday, May 15 |
| Departure | Sunday, May 17 |
Fall 2025 Calendar
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Leave the US | Sunday, August 24 |
| Arrival | Monday, August 25 |
| Orientation | Begins August 26 |
| Move in with host family | Friday, August 29 |
| Center Classes Begin | First week of September |
| UCAC Classes | October |
| Deadline to invoke CR/NCR | November 7 |
| Exams End | By Friday, December 12 |
| Departure | Sunday, December 14 |
2025-2026 Fees
Semester Tuition (includes room, partial board, and health insurance): $21,320
Year Tuition (includes room, partial board, and health insurance): $42,640
Middlebury College students pay an additional $2,000 study abroad fee per semester.
Funding
Middlebury offers need-based financial assistance to Middlebury College undergraduates.
Undergraduates from other institutions may apply for a $4,000 scholarship in memory of Jeffrey W. Cason.
Estimated Out-of-Pocket Expenses
| Expense | Fall or Spring | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Additional Board | $460 | $920 |
| Books/Supplies | $50 | $100 |
| Personal | $400 | $800 |
| Travel from New York | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| Visa/Residency Permit | $510 | $510 |
| Total | $3,420 | $4,330 |
Note: Personal expenses cover some basic necessities (local transportation, cell phone, bank fees, program-sponsored excursions, etc.) and do not include your discretionary spending (e.g. entertainment, fitness, and travel). Exchange rate used: $1 = XAF 625.