Bilbao / Getxo Calendars – 2024 Fall
Program Deadlines
| March 15, 2024 | Early Admission | Spain Group Visa Deadline |
| - | If you will apply for your student visa through the Spanish Consulate in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago, or New York and wish to take part in USAC’s group visa submission process, you are strongly advised to complete your study abroad application by the Early Admission deadline since later group visa submission is not guaranteed. Contact your Enrollment Specialist to discuss your options. |
| - | You must have a valid passport in-hand by the Early Admission deadline to be part of the group visa submission. Check your passport expiration date: the passport must be valid a minimum six months beyond the program end date. If you do not have a valid passport in hand by the Early Admission deadline, you may not take part in the group visa submission and will follow the Standard Application deadline below. |
| May 1 | Standard Application Deadline |
| - | This is the USAC application deadline if you plan to work directly with the Spanish Consulate to apply for a student visa on your own |
| - | We advise that you have a valid passport in hand by this date. Your passport must be valid for a minimum six months beyond the program end date. |
| June 15 | Balance Due Deadline | Financial Aid Disbursement Form Due |
| June 15 | Confirmation Deposit Refund Deadline |
| July 1 | Tuition Refund Deadline | Refer to Enhanced Refund Policy |
Program Dates
| August 31, 2024 | Departure from the U.S. on optional group flight |
| September 1 | Arrival in Bilbao |
| September 1 | Program starts |
| September 1 | Move into program housing |
| September 2 | Mandatory orientation |
| September 2 | Deadline to sign up for Castilla/Madrid Tour |
| September 3 | First day of instruction |
| September 3 | Group Activity - Hike to Artxanda |
| September 4 | Group Activity - Bilbao Walking Tour |
| September 6 | Group Activity - Welcome BBQ |
| September 13 | Group Activity - Outdoor Escape Room |
| September 20 | Field Trip - Southern France |
| September 27 | Group Activity - San Mames Soccer Stadium/Gastronomical Society |
| October 3 - 6 | Optional tour - Castilla/Madrid |
| October 11 | Group Activity - Bizkaia Bridge |
| October 12 | Holiday - Día Hispanidad |
| October 18 | Field Trip - La Rioja |
| October 25 | Group Activity - Arquealogical Museum |
| November 1 | Holiday - Todos Los Santos |
| December 6 | Holiday - Dia de la Constitucion |
| December 8 | Holiday - Inmaculada Concepcion |
| December 10 | Last day of instruction |
| December 11 - 13 | Final examinations |
| December 14 | Move out of program housing |
| December 14 | Optional group flight return | Individual return |
| December 14 | Program ends |
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.
Occasionally dates need to be changed or field trips modified. Refer back to this calendar often for the most current dates.