Alicante Calendars – 2027 January Session
Program Deadlines
| October 15, 2026 | Application Deadline |
| November 15 | Balance Due Deadline | Financial Aid Deferment Form Due |
| November 15 | Confirmation Deposit Refund Deadline |
| November 15 | 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.
| December 26, 2026 | Departure from the U.S. |
| December 27 | Arrival in Alicante | Program starts |
| December 27 | Move into program housing |
| December 28 | Mandatory orientation |
| December 28 | First day of instruction |
| December 31 | Holiday – New Year's Eve |
| January 1, 2027 | Holiday – New Year's Day |
| January 6 | Holiday – The Magi |
| January 9 | Field trip – Valencia |
| January 12 | Field trip – Guadalest |
| January 14 | Last day of instruction |
| January 15 | Final examinations |
| January 16 | Program ends |
| January 16 | Move out of program housing |
| January 16 | Individual return |