Alicante Calendars – 2026-27 Yearlong
Program Deadlines
| April 1, 2026 | Application Deadline | Spain Group Visa Deadline |
| - | We advise that you have a valid passport by the application deadline. Your passport must be valid for a minimum of six months beyond the program end date. Students wishing to join USAC's group visa submission must have a valid passport by this date. |
| June 15 | Fall Semester Balance Due Deadline | Financial Aid Deferment 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 |
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.
Program Dates
Occasionally dates need to be changed or field trips modified. Refer back to this calendar often for the most current dates.
| August 31, 2026 | Departure from the U.S. |
| September 1 | Arrival in Alicante | Program starts |
| September 1 | Move into program housing |
| September 2 | Mandatory orientation |
| September 3 | Fall - First day of instruction |
| September 5 | Field trip – Tabarca Island |
| September 12 | Field trip – Fuentes de Algar-Calpe |
| October 9 | Holiday – Valencian Community Day |
| October 12 | Holiday – Día Hispanidad |
| November 1 | Holiday – Todos los Santos |
| November 7 | Field trip – Valencia |
| December 6 | Holiday – Día de la Constitución |
| December 7 | Holiday (observed) |
| December 8 | Holiday – Inmaculada Concepción |
| December 11 | Fall - Last day of instruction |
| December 14 - 16 | Fall final examinations |
| December 17 - January 17, 2027 | Winter break |
| January 14 - 17, 2027 | Optional tour – Madrid and Castilla-La Mancha |
| January 19 | Spring - First day of instruction |
| January 30 | Field trip – Valencia |
| March 6 | Field trip – Guadalest-Altea |
| March 19 | Holiday – Saint Joseph's Day |
| March 25 - April 11 | Spring break |
| April 24 | Field trip – Cabo San Antonio y Denia |
| May 11 | Spring - Last day of instruction |
| May 12 - 14 | Spring final examinations |
| May 15 | Program ends |
| May 15 | Move out of program housing |
| May 15 | Individual return |