Alicante Calendars – 2024-25 Yearlong
Program Deadlines
| March 15, 2024 | Early Admission | Spain Group Visa Deadline |
| - | If you will apply for your student visa through the Spanish Consulate in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago, or New York and wish to take part in USAC’s group visa submission process, you are strongly advised to complete your study abroad application by the Early Admission deadline since later group visa submission is not guaranteed. Contact your Enrollment Specialist to discuss your options. |
| - | You must have a valid passport in-hand by the Early Admission deadline to be part of the group visa submission. Check your passport expiration date: the passport must be valid a minimum six months beyond the program end date. If you do not have a valid passport in hand by the Early Admission deadline, you may not take part in the group visa submission and will follow the Standard Application deadline below. |
| May 1 | Standard Application Deadline |
| - | This is the USAC application deadline if you plan to work directly with the Spanish Consulate to apply for a student visa on your own |
| - | We advise that you have a valid passport in hand by this date. Your passport must be valid for a minimum six months beyond the program end date. |
| June 15 | Fall Semester Balance Due Deadline | Financial Aid Disbursement 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 |
Program Dates
| August 31, 2024 | Departure from the U.S. |
| September 1 | Arrival in Alicante by 8:00 p.m. | Program starts |
| September 1 | Move into program housing |
| September 2 - 3 | Mandatory orientation |
| September 4 | Fall — First day of instruction |
| September 7 | Field trip —Tabarca Island |
| September 14 | Field trip — Fuentes de Algar and Calpe |
| October 3 - 6 | Optional Tour – Madrid |
| November 1 | Holiday |
| November 9 | Field trip — Valencia |
| December 6 | Holiday |
| December 10 | Fall — Last day of instruction |
| December 11 - 13 | Fall final examinations |
| December 14 - January 19, 2025 | Winter Break |
| January 21, 2025 | Spring — First day of instruction |
| February 1 | Field trip — Valencia |
| March 8 | Field trip – Guadalest, Altea |
| April 17 - May 4 | Spring break |
| May 10 | Field trip – Cabo San Antonio |
| May 12 | Spring — Last day of instruction |
| May 13 - 15 | Spring final examinations |
| May 16 | Move out of program housing (noon checkout) |
| May 16 | Program ends |
| May 16 | 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.