Alicante Calendars – 2027-28 Yearlong
Program Deadlines
| April 1, 2027 | 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. |
| May 1 | USAC Scholarship Application Deadline |
| June 1 - 7 | Scholarship Award Notifications |
| 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, 2027 | Departure from the U.S. |
| September 1 | Arrival in Alicante | Program starts |
| September 1 | Move into program housing |
| September 2 - 3 | Mandatory orientation |
| September 4 | Field trip – Tabarca Island |
| September 6 | Fall - First day of instruction |
| September 11 | Field trip – Fuentes de Algar-Calpe |
| October 9 | Holiday – Valencian Community Day |
| October 12 | Holiday – Día Hispanidad |
| November 1 | Holiday – Todos los Santos |
| November 6 | Field trip – Valencia |
| December 6 | Holiday – Día de la Constitución |
| December 7 | Holiday (observed) |
| December 8 | Holiday – Inmaculada Concepción |
| December 9 | Fall - Last day of instruction |
| December 10 - 16 | Fall final examinations (USAC courses) |
| TBD | Fall final examinations end (if enrolled in University of Alicante courses) |
| January 13 - 16, 2028 | Optional tour – Madrid and Castilla-La Mancha |
| January 18 | Spring - First day of instruction |
| January 29 | Field trip – Valencia |
| March 11 | Field trip – Guadalest-Altea |
| March 19 | Holiday – Saint Joseph's Day |
| April 13 | Holiday - Holy Thursday |
| April 14 | Holiday - Good Friday |
| April 16 | Holiday - Easter |
| April 17 | Holiday (observed) |
| April 18 - 30 | Spring break |
| May 1 | Holiday - Labor Day |
| May 5 | Spring - Last day of instruction (USAC courses) |
| May 8 - 12 | Spring final examinations (USAC courses) |
| May 13 | Program ends (if not enrolled in University of Alicante courses) |
| May 13 | Move out of program housing (if not enrolled in University of Alicante courses) |
| May 13 | Individual return (if not enrolled in University of Alicante courses) |
| TBD | Spring final examinations end (if enrolled in University of Alicante courses) |
| TBD | Program ends (if enrolled in University of Alicante courses) |
| TBD | Move out of program housing (if enrolled in University of Alicante courses) |
| TBD | Individual return (if enrolled in University of Alicante courses) |