Alicante Calendars – 2026 Fall
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 | Balance Due Deadline | Financial Aid Deferment Form Due |
| June 15 | Confirmation Deposit Refund Deadline |
| July 1 | 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 | 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 | Last day of instruction (USAC courses) |
| December 14 - 16 | Final examinations (USAC courses) |
| December 17 | Program ends (if not enrolled in University of Alicante courses) |
| December 17 | Move out of program housing (if not enrolled in University of Alicante courses) |
| December 17 | Individual return (if not enrolled in University of Alicante courses) |
| TBA - Late December | Final examinations (if enrolled in University of Alicante courses) |
| TBA - Late December | Program ends (if enrolled in University of Alicante courses) |
| TBA - Late December | Individual return (if enrolled in University of Alicante courses) |
| TBA - Late December | Move out of program housing (if enrolled in University of Alicante courses) |