Madrid Calendars – 2024 Spring
USAC recommends that you have a passport in hand by the application dates below. Passport processing times and details can be found on the U.S. Department of State website. Currently, it can take anywhere from 3-8 weeks to process a passport depending on your circumstances. If you have questions about obtaining a passport, or these deadlines contact your Enrollment Specialist. Find out more about the visa process here or contact your Program Advisor.
Program Deadlines
| September 15, 2023 | 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 must complete your study abroad application by the Early Admission deadline. |
| - | 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. |
| October 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. |
| 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
| Note: | Due to continually evolving COVID-19 regulations field trip dates and locations are subject to change. |
| January 7 | Departure from the U.S. on optional group flight |
| January 8 | Arrival in Madrid required by 8 p.m. | Program starts |
| January 8 | Move into program housing |
| January 9 - 10 | Mandatory orientation |
| January 11 | First day of instruction |
| January 13 | Field trip — Toledo |
| March 2 | Field trip — El Escorial |
| March 22 - April 1 | Spring break |
| May 1 - 2 | National holiday |
| May 7 | Last day of instruction |
| May 8 - 9 | Final examinations |
| May 10 | Program ends |
| May 10 | Move out of program housing (noon checkout). A later move out date may be possible. |
| May 10 | 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.