Alicante Calendars – 2027 Spring
Program Deadlines
| September 15, 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. |
| 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 13, 2027 | Departure from the U.S. (if on the optional tour) |
| January 14 | Arrival in Madrid (if on the tour) | Optional tour starts |
| January 14 - 17 | Optional tour – Madrid and Castilla-La Mancha |
| January 16 | Departure from the U.S. (those not on tour) |
| January 17 | Arrival in Alicante (all students) | Program starts |
| January 17 | Move into program housing |
| January 18 | Mandatory orientation |
| January 19 | 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 1 | Holiday – Labor Day |
| May 11 | Last day of instruction |
| May 12 - 14 | Final examinations |
| May 15 | Program ends |
| May 15 | Move out of program housing |
| May 15 | Individual return |