ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2026

What Employers Are Offering
- ✔ Employer-provided health & medical insurance
- ✔ Visa sponsorship & legal work authorization
- ✔ Relocation assistance & settlement support
- ✔ Long-term employment & benefit coverage
- ✔ Permanent residency pathways (eligible roles)
FALL QUARTER – Oct 22
September 2026 – December 2026
Orientation Day
Sept 16 (MBA Programs)
Sept 30 (Barcelona), Oct 3 (Madrid-Malta-Online)
Insurance & Worker Protection Requirements for International Employees
Many work visa programs require proof of health coverage, workplace protection, and regulatory compliance before permit approval. Understanding your coverage and employment eligibility helps prevent processing delays.
Select Your Next Step
Pre-Weeks (MBA)
Sept. 19 – 30
WEEK 1
October 3 – 7
WEEK 2
October 10 – 14
WEEK 3
October 17 – 21
WEEK 4
October 24 – 28
WEEK 5
Oct 31 – Nov 4
WEEK 6
November 7 – 11
WEEK 7
November 14 – 18
WEEK 8
November 21 – 25
WEEK 9
Nov. 28 – Dec. 2
WEEK 10
December 5 – 9
WEEK 11
December 12 – 16
Defense Days
December 19 to 21
Christmas Holidays
Dec. 17 – Jan. 8
WINTER QUARTER – Jan 23
January 2026 – March 2026
Orientation Day
Jan 9 (Barcelona-Madrid-Malta-Online)
WEEK 1
January 9 – 13
WEEK 2
January 16 – 20
WEEK 3
January 23 – 27
WEEK 4
Jan. 30 – Feb. 3
WEEK 5
February 6 – 10
WEEK 6
February 13 – 17
WEEK 7
February 20 – 24
WEEK 8
Feb. 27 – March 3
WEEK 9
March 6 – 10
WEEK 10
March 13 – 17
WEEK 11
March 20 – 24
Defense Days
March 27 to 29
Global Study Trip
March 22 (Tentative)
Spring Holidays
Mar 25 – Apr 16
SPRING QUARTER – Apr 23
April 2026 – June 2026
Orientation Day
Apr 17 (Barcelona-Madrid-Malta-Online)
WEEK 1
April 17 – 21
WEEK 2
April 24 – 28
WEEK 3
May 1 – 5
WEEK 4
May 8 – 12
WEEK 5
May 15 – 19
WEEK 6
May 22 – 26
WEEK 7
May 29 – June 2
WEEK 8
June 5 – 9
WEEK 9
June 12 – 16
WEEK 10
June 19 – 23
WEEK 11
June 26 – 30
Defense Days
July 3 – 5
Graduation Ceremony
July 10 (tentative)
