San Sebastián Calendars – 2028 Spring
Program Deadlines
| September 15, 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. |
| October 1 | USAC Scholarship Application Deadline |
| November 1 - 7 | Scholarship Award Notifications |
| 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 |
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.
| January 11, 2028 | Departure from the U.S. |
| January 12 | Arrival in San Sebastián | Program starts |
| January 12 | Move into program housing |
| January 13 - 14 | Mandatory orientation |
| January 17 | 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 | Last day of instruction |
| May 8 - 10 | Final examinations |
| May 11 | Program ends |
| May 11 | Move out of program housing |
| May 11 | Individual return |