Note: Programs that include classes at local universities may have different teaching, break, exam periods, and program end dates. Some dates may be subject to change pending publication of the local university academic calendar. Students receive a detailed program calendar upon arrival abroad. 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.
Fall 2021
Pre-arrival programming: September 1 – 9
Students arrive in Madrid: September 16
Required orientation in Madrid: September 16 – 17
Classes begin on site: September 20
Semester breaks (and traveling portion of Optional Marine Ecology Signature Seminar): October 8 – 12; November 5 – 9
Regular Semester Program ends: December 3
Spring 2022
Pre-arrival programming begins: January 31
Students arrive in Madrid: February 7
Required orientation in Madrid: February 8
Classes begin on site: February 9
Final exams begin: April 27
Regular Semester Program ends: May 5
Optional Signature Seminars: May 6 – 16