Study Abroad in Salamanca: Itinerary
August 28, 2021 | December 18, 2021
Saturday, August 28 | ![]() | Optional overnight flight from U.S. to Madrid* |
Sunday, August 29 | ![]() | Arrive Madrid.* Transfer to Salamanca.* Students arranging their own flights should arrive on this day. |
Monday, August 30 | ![]() | AIFS Orientation and Placement Test |
Wednesday, September 1 to Wednesday, September 15 | ![]() | Intensive Spanish course |
Monday, September 20 to Thursday, September 23 | ![]() | Optional 4-day visit to Barcelona ($645) |
Monday, September 27 | ![]() | Placement test. Fall semester begins for Spanish and International Studies Program, International Business Program and Medical and Health Program |
Monday, October 4 | ![]() | Placement test and fall semester begins for Spanish Language and Culture Program |
Saturday, October 9 | ![]() | Day trip to Zamora and Toro for wine-tasting |
Saturday, October 15 to Monday, October 17 | ![]() | 3-day trip to Lisbon, Portugal |
Saturday, November 6 | ![]() | Day trip to Segovia |
Friday, December 17 | ![]() | Classes end. |
Saturday, December 18 | ![]() | Optional return flight from Madrid to U.S.* |
*Included for students on the AIFS flight package only.
All calendar, routing and vacation dates are tentative and subject to change. Students are responsible for their own housing and meals during the semester break. Please note that the flight route may require connections in the U.S. or Europe. Students must be flexible. Students making travel plans should note that exams continue until the last day of the semester. Early exams cannot be arranged. Students making their own travel arrangements should verify dates with AIFS before finalizing their plans.