San Sebastián 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. |
| September 1 | Arrival in San Sebastián | Program starts |
| September 1 | Move into program housing |
| September 2 - 3 | Mandatory orientation |
| September 6 | Fall - First day of instruction |
| September 15 | Field trip – Pyrenees |
| October 11 | Holiday (observed) |
| October 12 | Holiday - Día de la Hispanidad |
| October 20 | Field trip – Gipuzkoa |
| November 1 | Holiday - Todos los Santos |
| November 11 - 13 | Optional tour – Timeless Treasures of Central Spain |
| December 6 | Holiday - Día de la Constitución |
| December 7 | Holiday (observed) |
| December 8 | Holiday - Inmaculada Concepción |
| December 13 | Fall - Last day of instruction |
| December 14 - 16 | Fall final examinations |
| January 17, 2028 | Spring - First day of instruction |
| January 20 | Holiday - San Sebastián Day |
| February 2 | Field trip – Iparralde/French Basque Country |
| February 17 - 19 | Optional tour – Timeless Treasures of Central Spain |
| March 1 | Field trip – Bizkaia |
| April 10 - 21 | Spring break |
| April 13 | Holiday - Holy Thursday |
| April 14 | Holiday - Good Friday |
| April 16 | Holiday - Easter Sunday |
| April 17 | Holiday - Easter Monday |
| May 1 | Holiday - Labor Day |
| May 5 | Spring - Last day of instruction |
| May 8 - 10 | Spring final examinations |
| May 11 | Program ends |
| May 11 | Move out of program housing |
| May 11 | Individual return |