Valencia Calendars – 2025-26 Yearlong
Program Deadlines
| - | We advise that you have a valid passport in hand by the applicaton deadline. Your passport must be valid for a minimum 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 | Application Deadline - Updated! |
| 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 |
Program Dates
| August 31, 2025 | Departure from the U.S. on optional group flight |
| September 1 | Arrival in Valencia | Program starts |
| September 1 | Move into program housing |
| September 2 | Mandatory orientation |
| September 3 | Fall — First day of instruction |
| September 5 | Field trip – Albufera National Park |
| September 12 | Field trip — Aquarium in Ciutat de les Arts y les Ciències |
| September 26 | Field trip — Calderona |
| October 9 | Holiday |
| October 12 | Holiday |
| October 24 - 26 | Optional tour – Zaragoza |
| November 1 | Holiday |
| November 14 | Field trip – Xàtiva & El Huerto Ribera Visit |
| December 6 | Holiday |
| December 8 | Holiday |
| December 15 | Fall — Last day of instruction |
| December 16 - 17 | Fall final examinations |
| December 18 - January 12, 2026 | Winter Break |
| January 14, 2026 | Spring — First day of instruction |
| January 16 | Field trip — Albufera National Park |
| January 23 | Field trip — Aquarium in Ciutat de les Arts y les Ciències |
| February 20 | Field trip — Xàtiva & El Huerto Ribera Visit |
| March 6 - 8 | Optional tour – Murcia & Alicante |
| March 18 - 19 | Holiday — Fallas Festival |
| April 3 | Field trip – Chulila |
| April 6 | Holiday |
| April 15 - 24 | Spring break |
| May 1 | Holiday |
| May 11 | Spring — Last day of instruction |
| May 12 - 13 | Spring final examinations |
| May 14 | Program ends |
| May 14 | Move out of program housing |
| 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.