Alicante Calendars – 2028 Spring
Program Deadlines
| September 15, 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. |
| 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 12, 2028 | Departure from the U.S. (if on the optional tour) |
| January 13 | Arrival in Madrid (if on the tour) | Optional tour starts |
| January 13 - 16 | Optional tour – Madrid |
| January 15 | Departure from the U.S. (if not on the optional tour) |
| January 16 | Arrival in Alicante (all students) | Program starts |
| January 16 | Move into program housing |
| January 17 | Mandatory orientation |
| January 18 | 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 | Last day of instruction (USAC courses) |
| May 8 - 12 | 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) |