Bilbao / Getxo Calendars – 2025-26 Yearlong
Program Deadlines
| March 15, 2025 | 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 | Fall Semester Balance Due Deadline | Financial Aid Disbursement 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 |
Program Dates
| August 31, 2025 | Departure from the U.S. on optional group flight |
| September 1 | Arrival in Bilbao | Program starts |
| September 1 | Move into program housing |
| September 2 | Mandatory orientation |
| September 3 | Fall - First day of instruction |
| September 3 | Field trip - Hike to Artxanda |
| September 12 | Field trip - Outdoor Escape Room |
| September 19 | Field trip - Southern France |
| September 26 | Field trip - San Mames Soccer Stadium/Gastronomical Society |
| October 2 - 5 | Optional tour - Castilla/Madrid |
| October 10 | Field trip - Bizkaia Bridge |
| October 11 | Holiday - Día Hispanidad |
| October 17 | Field trip - La Rioja |
| October 24 | Field trip - Arquealogical Museum |
| October 31 | Holiday - Todos Los Santos |
| December 5 | Holiday - Dia de la Constitucion |
| December 7 | Holiday - Inmaculada Concepcion |
| December 12 | Fall - Last day of instruction |
| December 15 - 17 | Fall final examinations |
| January 14, 2026 | Spring – First day of instruction |
| January 23 | Field trip - Pamplona |
| February 13 | Field trip - Burgos |
| April 10 - 24 | Spring Break |
| May 1 | Holiday - Labor day |
| May 8 | Spring – Last day of instruction |
| May 11 - 13 | Spring final examinations |
| May 14 | Program ends |
| May 14 | Move out of program housing |
| May 15 | Optional group flight return | Individual return |
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.