Program Dates

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 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.

* Some dates subject to change pending release of local university calendar.
Before purchasing flight tickets, be sure to discuss with your International Program Advisor.


Fall 2024 (courses taught in Spanish)

Pre-arrival online orientation session for ALL students: TBC

Buenos Aires (Argentina) Immersion program: June 27 – July 18, 2024

Non-immersion participants arrive in Buenos Aires: July 18

Required Signature Seminar: July 19 – August 2

Pontificia Universidad Católica classes begin: August 5

Mid-semester break: September 30 – October 4

Program ends: December 11


Spring 2025 (courses taught in English)

Arrival in Santiago: January 3, 2025

Mandatory orientation: January 3 – 5

Classes begin: January 6

Required Signature Seminar: February 3 – 21

Easter break: Friday, April 18 – Sunday, April 20

Labor Day holiday: Thursday, May 1

Program ends: May 8


Fall 2025 (courses taught in Spanish)

Pre-arrival online orientation session for ALL students: TBC

Buenos Aires (Argentina) Immersion program: June 17 – July 16, 2025

Non-immersion participants arrive in Buenos Aires: July 17

Required Signature Seminar: TBC

Pontificia Universidad Católica classes begin: August 4

Mid-semester break: September 15 – 20

Program ends: December 11