Program Details

AUGUST
26 Wednesday Departure for Madrid
27 Thursday Arrival in Madrid, transportation to Salamanca, orientation in:
Residencia Universitaria Fray Luis de León
Plaza de Fray Luis de León, 11-17
37008 Salamanca, Spain
Tel (011 34) 923 294 420
Fax (011 34) 923 294 689
31 Monday Last day of orientation, transportation to Segovia villages,beginning of village phase. Various class days in Segovia TO BE ANNOUNCED
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SEPTEMBER
17 Thursday End of village phase, class and final exam in Segovia, transportation to Madrid, lodging with families begins
18 Friday Program orientation
21 Monday - 22 Tuesday Introduction to Madrid, lectures
23 Wednesday First semester classes begin
26 Saturday Scheduled program excursion
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OCTOBER
9 Friday - National holiday October 12: Columbus Day & El Pilar
12 Monday Scheduled program excursion
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NOVEMBER
2 Monday Mid-term examinations, classes continue
5 Thursday National holiday November 1: All Saints Day
6 Friday Holiday in Madrid November 9: La Almudena
9 Monday Scheduled program excursion
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DECEMBER
 8 Tuesday National holiday December 8: the Immaculate Conception
11 Friday Last day of classes
14 Monday - 17 Thursday Final examinations
18 Friday Last day of homestays and group return flight to U.S. All fall-only students
must leave the host home this day. See program norms.
19 Saturday - 6 Wednesday, Jan. Christmas vacation, year students.
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JANUARY
6 Wednesday National holiday: Epiphany (equivalent of Christmas day, family gift exchange)
7 Thursday Internships for year students begin (class schedule during
internships to be arranged)
11 Monday Departure for Madrid, spring semester students
12 Tuesday Arrival in Madrid, transportation to Salamanca, orientation in:
Hotel Residencia Condal
Plaza de Santa Eulalia, 3-5
37002 Salamanca
Tel & Fax (011 34) 923 21 84 00
16 Saturday Last day of orientation, beginning of small city phase, spring students
29 Friday End of small city phase, transportation to Madrid, lodging with families begins
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FEBRUARY
1 Monday - 12 Friday Intensive Spanish Language & Culture course, spring semester students
5 Friday Scheduled program excursion (spring semester students only)
12 Friday Internships end, year students. Intensive Course ends, spring semester students
15 Monday Second semester classes begin
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MARCH
4 Thursday - 7 Sunday Scheduled program excursion
22 Monday - 25 Thursday Mid-term examinations, classes continue
26 Friday - 5 Monday Spring vacation (Semana Santa)
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APRIL
26 Friday - 5 Monday Spring vacation (Semana Santa)
6 Tuesday Classes resume
22 Thursday - 25 Sunday Scheduled program excursion
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MAY
1 Saturday National holiday May 1: Labor Day.
2 Sunday Holiday in Madrid May 2: Autonomy
7 Friday Last day of classes
10 Monday - 13 Thursday Final examinations
14 Friday Last day of homestays and group return flight to the U.S. All students must
leave the host home this day. See program norms.

NOTE: the St. Lawrence Program in Spain can observe only Spanish holidays and vacation periods. It is expected that the family and friends of the students adhere to this calendar and limit their visits to Spain to the announced vacation periods (Christmas and Easter). Visits while class is in session, during exam periods, or during excursions disrupt the student's routine and the normal flow of program activities. Please refer to the General Information and Norms of Behavior regarding unexcused absences and how they affect final grades.

Although the dates of the excursions are reasonably firm, unforeseen circumstances may force a change in any given excursion once the semester is under way. Also, since the areas of the country and/or the cities visited often vary from year to year, they will be announced at the beginning of each semester, and not beforehand. Therefore, you should not rely on hearsay regarding destinations.