Bilbao / Getxo Calendars – 2026 Summer Session I
Program Deadlines
| March 15, 2026 | Application Deadline |
| April 15 | Balance Due Deadline | Financial Aid Deferment Form Due |
| April 15 | Confirmation Deposit Refund Deadline |
| April 15 | 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.
| May 20, 2026 | Departure from the U.S. |
| May 21 | Arrival in Bilbao | Program starts |
| May 21 | Move into program housing |
| May 22 | Mandatory orientation |
| May 25 | First day of instruction |
| June 2 | Field trip – Kayak at Urdaibai |
| June 13 | Field trip – Southern France |
| June 25 | Last day of instruction |
| June 26 | Final examinations |
| June 27 | Program ends |
| June 27 | Move out of program housing |
| June 27 | Optional group flight return | Individual return |