San Sebastián Calendars – 2026 Summer Sessions I & II
Program Deadlines
| March 15, 2026 | Application Deadline |
| 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 23, 2026 | Departure from the U.S. |
| May 24 | Arrival in San Sebastián | Program starts |
| May 24 | Move into program housing |
| May 25 | Mandatory orientation |
| May 26 | Session I – First day of instruction |
| June 3 | Field trip – Pyrenees |
| June 13 | Field trip – Gipuzkoa |
| June 25 | Session I - Last day of instruction |
| June 26 | Session I final examinations |
| July 3 | Session II - First day of instruction |
| July 8 | Field trip – Iparralde/French Basque Country |
| July 18 | Field trip – Bizkaia |
| July 25 | Holiday – Feast of St. James |
| July 28 | Session II - Last day of instruction |
| July 29 | Session II final examinations |
| July 30 | Program ends |
| July 30 | Move out of program housing |
| July 30 | Individual return |