Alicante Calendars – 2026 Spring
Program Deadlines
| September 15, 2025 | Application Deadline | Spain Group Visa Deadline |
| October 1 | USAC Scholarship Application Deadline |
| November 1 - 7 | Scholarship Award Notifications |
| November 15 | Balance Due Deadline | Financial Aid Deferment Form Due |
| November 15 | Confirmation Deposit Refund Deadline |
| December 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.
| January 14, 2026 | Departure from the U.S. (if on the optional tour) |
| January 15 | Arrival in Madrid by 8:00 p.m. (if on the optional tour) | Optional Tour starts |
| January 15 - 18 | Optional tour – Madrid |
| January 17 | Departure from the U.S. (those not on tour) |
| January 18 | Arrival in Alicante by 9:00 p.m. (all students) | Program starts |
| January 18 | Move into program housing |
| January 19 | Mandatory orientation |
| January 20 | First day of instruction |
| January 31 | Field trip — Valencia |
| March 7 | Field trip — Guadalest and Altea |
| March 19 | Holiday |
| April 2 - 19 | Spring break |
| May 1 | Holiday |
| May 9 | Field trip – Cabo San Antonio |
| May 12 | Last day of instruction (USAC courses) |
| May 13 - 15 | Final examinations (USAC courses) |
| May 16 | Program ends (if not enrolled in University of Alicante courses) |
| May 16 | Move out of program housing (if not enrolled in University of Alicante courses) |
| May 16 | Individual return (if not enrolled in University of Alicante courses) |
| May 16 - 23 | Final examinations (if enrolled in University of Alicante courses) |
| May 23 | Program ends (if enrolled in University of Alicante courses) |
| May 23 | Move out of program housing (if enrolled in University of Alicante courses) |
| May 23 | Individual return (if enrolled in University of Alicante courses) |