Bilbao / Getxo Calendars – 2027 Summer Sessions I & II
Program Deadlines
| March 1, 2027 | USAC Scholarship Application Deadline |
| March 15 | Application Deadline |
| April 1 - 7 | Scholarship Award Notifications |
| April 15 | Summer I & II Balance Due Deadline | Financial Aid Deferment Form Due |
| April 15 | Summer Session I Confirmation Deposit Refund Deadline |
| April 15 | Summer Session I Tuition Refund Deadline | Refer to Enhanced Refund Policy |
| May 15 | Summer Session II 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 22, 2027 | Departure from the U.S. on optional group flight |
| May 23 | Arrival in Bilbao | Program starts |
| May 23 | Move into program housing |
| May 24 | Mandatory orientation |
| May 25 | Session I - First day of instruction |
| June 1 | Field trip – Kayak at Urdaibai |
| June 12 | Field trip – Southern France |
| June 24 | Session I - Last day of instruction |
| June 25 | Session I final examinations |
| June 29 | Session II - First day of instruction |
| July 3 | Field trip – La Rioja |
| July 10 | Field trip – San Juan de Gaztelugatxe |
| July 22 | Session II - Last day of instruction |
| July 23 | Session II final examinations |
| July 24 | Program ends |
| July 24 | Move out of program housing |
| July 24 | Optional group flight return | Individual return |