Study Abroad in Buenos Aires: Itinerary
In the southern hemisphere, the academic year is the reverse of that in the U.S. and Europe and runs from February to November. Fall semester is springtime; spring semester, fall.
June 23, 2017 | November 10, 2017 (December 8 for Immersion Program)
Friday, June 23 | ![]() | Optional overnight flight from U.S. to Buenos Aires* |
Saturday, June 24 | ![]() | Arrive Buenos Aires. Transfer to accommodation* |
Sunday, June 25 | ![]() | AIFS Orientation |
Monday, June 26 | ![]() | Intensive Spanish Language course begins |
Friday, July 21 | ![]() | Intensive Spanish Language course ends |
Monday, July 24 | ![]() | University orientation |
Tuesday, July 25 to Friday, July 28 | ![]() | Interviews with advisors and AIFS activities |
Monday, July 31 | ![]() | Class begin |
Tuesday, August 1 to Friday, August 4 | ![]() | Online registration |
Saturday, August 5 | ![]() | Day trip to Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay |
Saturday, August 12 | ![]() | Optional Fiesta Gaucha excursion ($175) |
Thursday, September 7 to Sunday, September 10 | ![]() | Optional 3-day excursion to Iguazú Falls ($595) |
Monday, September 18 to Thursday, September 28 | ![]() | Mid-term exams |
Monday, November 6 to Wednesday, November 8 | ![]() | Exams for students on the Latin American Program |
Thursday, November 9 | ![]() | Latin American Program ends |
Friday, November 10 | ![]() | Optional return flight from Buenos Aires to U.S. for students on the Latin American Program* |
Monday, November 20 to Thursday, December 7 | ![]() | Exams for students on the Immersion Program |
Friday, December 8 | ![]() | Immersion Program ends. Optional return flight from Buenos Aires to U.S. for students on the Immersion Program * |
NOTE: *Included for students on the AIFS Flight Package only.
Please note that the flight route may require connections. Dates and routings are tentative and subject to change.
Students not selecting the AIFS Flight Package are responsible for arranging their own U.S.- Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires-U.S. flights according to the most up-to-date itinerary.