Madrid Calendars – 2027-28 Yearlong
Program Deadlines
| April 1, 2027 | Application Deadline | Spain Group Visa Deadline |
| - | We advise that you have a valid passport by the application deadline. Your passport must be valid for a minimum of six months beyond the program end date. Students wishing to join USAC's group visa submission must have a valid passport by this date. |
| May 1 | USAC Scholarship Application Deadline |
| June 1 - 7 | Scholarship Award Notifications |
| June 15 | Fall Semester Balance Due Deadline | Financial Aid Deferment Form Due |
| June 15 | Fall Semester Confirmation Deposit Refund Deadline |
| July 1 | Fall Semester Tuition Refund Deadline | Refer to Enhanced Refund Policy |
| November 15 | Spring Semester Balance Due Deadline | Financial Aid Disbursement Form Due |
| November 15 | Spring Semester Confirmation Deposit Refund Deadline |
| December 1 | Spring Semester 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, 2027 | Departure from the U.S. on optional group flight |
| September 1 | Arrival in Madrid | Program starts |
| September 1 | Move into program housing |
| September 2 - 3 | Mandatory orientation |
| September 4 | Field trip – Kayaking |
| September 6 | Fall - First day of instruction |
| October 2 | Field trip – Segovia |
| October 12 | Holiday - Dia Hispanidad |
| November 1 | Holiday - Todos los Santos |
| November 9 | Holiday - La Almudena |
| December 6 | Holiday - Dia de la Constitucion |
| December 8 | Holiday - Inmaculada Concepcion |
| December 14 | Fall - Last day of instruction |
| December 15 - 16 | Fall final examinations |
| January 20, 2028 | Spring - First day of instruction |
| January 22 | Field trip – Toledo |
| March 25 | Field trip – El Escorial |
| April 10 - 17 | Spring break |
| April 13 | Holiday - Maundy Thursday |
| April 14 | Holiday - Good Friday |
| April 16 | Holiday -Easter |
| April 17 | Holiday (observed) |
| May 1 | Holiday - Labor Day |
| May 2 | Holiday - Día de la Comunidad de Madrid |
| May 5 | Spring - Last day of instruction |
| May 8 - 9 | Spring final examinations |
| May 10 | Program ends |
| May 10 | Move out of program housing |
| May 10 | Optional group flight return | Individual return |