Madrid Calendars – 2026 Fall
Program Deadlines
| April 1, 2026 | Application Deadline | Spain Group Visa Deadline |
| - | 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. |
| June 15 | Balance Due Deadline | Financial Aid Deferment Form Due |
| June 15 | Confirmation Deposit Refund Deadline |
| July 1 | 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 Madrid | Program starts |
| September 1 | Move into program housing |
| September 2 - 3 | Mandatory orientation |
| September 4 | First day of instruction |
| September 5 | Field trip – Kayaking |
| October 3 | Field trip – Segovia |
| October 12 | Holiday - Dia Hispanidad |
| November 1 | Holiday - Todos los Santos |
| December 6 | Holiday- Dia de la Constitucion |
| December 7 | Holiday (observed) |
| December 8 | Holiday - Inmaculada Concepcion |
| December 15 | Last day of instruction |
| December 16 - 17 | Final examinations |
| December 18 | Program ends |
| December 18 | Move out of program housing |
| December 18 | Optional group flight return | Individual return |