Bilbao / Getxo Calendars – 2026-27 Yearlong
Program Deadlines
| April 1, 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. |
| June 15 | Fall Semester Balance Due Deadline | Financial Aid Deferment 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 |
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.
| August 31, 2026 | Departure from the U.S. |
| September 1 | Arrival in Bilbao | Program starts |
| September 1 | Move into program housing |
| September 2 - 3 | Mandatory orientation |
| September 4 | Fall - First day of instruction |
| September 16 | Field trip – Southern France |
| September 20 | Field trip – La Rioja |
| October 12 | Holiday - Día Hispanidad |
| November 1 | Holiday - Todos Los Santos |
| December 6 | Holiday - Dia de la Constitucion |
| December 7 | Holiday (observed) |
| December 8 | Holiday - Inmaculada Concepcion |
| December 11 | Fall - Last day of instruction |
| December 14 - 16 | Fall final examinations |
| January 13, 2027 | Spring - First day of instruction |
| January 21 | Field trip – Burgos |
| February 8 | Holiday - Lunes de Carnaval |
| February 17 | Field trip – Southern France |
| March 22 - April 2 | Spring break |
| March 25 | Holiday - Maundy Thursday |
| March 26 | Holiday - Good Friday |
| March 27 - 28 | Holiday - Easter break |
| May 1 | Holiday - Labor Day |
| May 4 | Spring - Last day of instruction |
| May 5 - 7 | Spring final examinations |
| May 8 | Program ends |
| May 8 | Move out of program housing |
| May 8 | Optional group flight return | Individual return |