Bilbao / Getxo Calendars – 2026 Spring
Program Deadlines
| September 15, 2025 | Application Deadline | Spain Group Visa Deadline |
| November 15 | Balance Due Deadline | Financial Aid Disbursement Form Due |
| November 15 | Confirmation Deposit Refund Deadline |
| December 1 | Tuition Refund Deadline | Refer to Enhanced Refund Policy |
Program Dates
| January 10, 2026 | Departure from the U.S. on optional group flight |
| January 11 | Arrival in Bilbao | Program starts |
| January 11 | Move into program housing |
| January 12 - 13 | Mandatory orientation |
| January 14 | First day of instruction |
| January 16 | Field trip - Outdoor Escape Room |
| January 23 | Field trip - Pamplona |
| February 20 | Field trip - Bizkaia Bridge |
| February 20 | Fieldtrip - Burgos |
| February 27 | Field trip - Gastronomical Society |
| April 10 - 24 | Spring Break |
| May 1 | Holiday - Labor day |
| May 8 | Last day of instruction |
| May 11 - 13 | Final examinations |
| May 14 | Program ends |
| May 14 | Move out of program housing |
| May 14 | 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.