IMPORTANT: Programs that include classes at local universities such as Universidad Autónoma de Madrid may have different teaching, break, exam periods, and program start and end dates. Start dates may conflict with the Signature Seminar. These dates may be subject to change pending publication of the local university academic calendar. Syracuse Abroad publishes such dates as soon as they are made available. Students then receive a confirmed, detailed program calendar upon arrival abroad. Please see your Madrid program advisor for more information.
Use this guide [PDF, 361KB] for information on how to look up academic and financial deadlines for classes once you are registered and your class schedule is reflected in MySlice.
Spring 2025
Optional Signature Seminar: January 7 – 16, 2025
Students arrive in Madrid: January 16
Mandatory orientation in Madrid: January 17 – 19
Classes begin: January 20
Semester break: April 11 – 21
Program ends: April 30
UAM (Liberal Arts in Spanish) Program ends: June 3 (End date subject to change pending release of local university calendar.)
Fall 2025
Optional Signature Seminar: August 26 – September 4, 2025
Students arrive in Madrid: September 4
Mandatory orientation in Madrid: September 5-7
Classes begin on site: September 8
Semester break: October 16 – 19
Program ends: December 12
UAM (Liberal Arts in Spanish) Program ends: January 23, 2026* (End date subject to change pending release of local university calendar.)
* Fall UAM Program students typically need to stay a full academic year because of the extended length of the fall semester at UAM compared to that of most US institutions.