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title: What Are the Key Dates and Timelines I Should Be Aware Of?
description: Participant availability varies depending on their home country's academic calendar. Generally, students are available to work for up to four months during their university breaks, with an additional 30-day period allowed for travel.
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# What Are the Key Dates and Timelines I Should Be Aware Of?
## Important Program Dates and Participant Availability.
Participant availability varies depending on their home country's academic calendar. Generally, students are available to work for up to four months during their university breaks, with an additional 30-day period allowed for travel.
It's important to plan your staffing needs accordingly and communicate with InterExchange to align on key dates.
More details can be found in the [Student Availability section.](https://www.interexchange.org/programs/work-travel-usa/host-employees/resources/student-availability/)
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