Heredia Calendars – 2024 Summer Sessions I & II
Program Deadlines
| March 15, 2024 | Application Deadline |
| April 15 | Summer I & II Balance Due Deadline | Financial Aid Disbursement Form Due |
| April 15 | Summer Session I Confirmation Deposit Refund Deadline |
| April 15 | Summer Session I Tuition Refund Deadline | Refer to Enhanced Refund Policy |
| May 15 | Summer Session II Tuition Refund Deadline | Refer to Enhanced Refund Policy |
Program Dates
| May 20, 2024 | Departure from the U.S. on optional group flight |
| May 20 | Arrival in Heredia | Program starts |
| May 20 | Move into program housing |
| May 21 | Mandatory orientation |
| May 21 | Session I - First day of instruction |
| May 25 | Field trip—Poas Volcano |
| May 27 | Field trip – San José city tour |
| June 1 - 2 | Tour – Central Pacific |
| June 20 | Session I - Last day of instruction |
| June 21 | Session I final examinations |
| June 24 - 27 | Optional Tour – Tropical Biodiversity |
| June 30 | Field trip – Irazu Volcano, Cartago |
| July 1 | Session II - First day of instruction |
| July 6 - 7 | Tour – La Fortuna Hot Springs |
| July 25 | Holiday - Anexión de Guanacaste |
| July 31 | Session II - Last day of instruction |
| August 1 | Session II final examinations |
| August 2 | Move out of program housing |
| August 2 | Program ends |
| August 2 | 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.