Heredia Calendars – 2024 Fall
Program Deadlines
| May 15, 2024 | Application Deadline |
| June 15 | Balance Due Deadline | Financial Aid Disbursement Form Due |
| June 15 | Confirmation Deposit Refund Deadline |
| July 1 | Tuition Refund Deadline | Refer to Enhanced Refund Policy |
Program Dates
| August 16, 2024 | Departure from the U.S. on optional group flight |
| August 16 | Move into program housing |
| August 16 | Arrival in Heredia | Program starts |
| August 17 | Mandatory orientation |
| August 18 | Field trip — La Paz Waterfall Gardens & Vara Gardens |
| August 19 | First day of instruction |
| September 13 | Holiday – Independence Day |
| September 30 - October 3 | Optional Tour – Tropical Biodiversity |
| November 15 - 16 | Tour – Monteverde Cloud Forest |
| November 21 - 22 | Holiday – Thanksgiving |
| November 29 | Holiday – Abolition of the Army |
| December 4 | Last day of instruction |
| December 5 - 6 | Final examinations |
| December 7 | Move out of program housing |
| December 7 | Program ends |
| December 7 | Optional group flight return | Individual return |
See Ready to Apply for additional information about the application process and Money Matters for more details regarding payment and cancellation deadlines. Payment of the Confirmation Deposit cannot be deferred. USAC reserves the right to make adjustments to fees or deadlines at any time.
Occasionally dates need to be changed or field trips modified. Refer back to this calendar often for the most current dates.