San Sebastián Calendars – 2026 Spring
Program Deadlines
| September 15, 2025 | Application Deadline | Spain Group Visa Deadline |
| November 15 | Balance Due Deadline | Financial Aid Deferment Form Due |
| November 15 | Confirmation Deposit Refund Deadline |
| December 1 | Tuition Refund Deadline | Refer to Enhanced Refund Policy |
Program Dates
| January 10, 2026 | Departure from the U.S. on optional group flight |
| January 11 | Arrival in San Sebastián | Program starts |
| January 11 | Move into program housing |
| January 12 - 13 | Mandatory orientation |
| January 14 | First day of instruction |
| January 20 | Holiday |
| January 28 | Field trip - Gipuzkoa |
| February 19 - 21 | Optional tour - Madrid |
| March 11 | Field trip - French Basque Country |
| March 30 - April 10 | Spring Break |
| May 1 | Holiday |
| May 8 | Last day of instruction |
| May 11 - 13 | Final examinations |
| May 14 | Move out of program housing |
| May 14 | Program ends |
| May 14 | 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.