Heredia Calendars – 2025-26 Yearlong
Program Deadlines
| May 15, 2025 | Application Deadline |
| June 15 | Fall Semester Balance Due Deadline | Financial Aid Deferment Form Due |
| June 15 | Fall Semester Confirmation Deposit Refund Deadline |
| July 1 | Fall Semester Tuition Refund Deadline | Refer to Enhanced Refund Policy |
| November 15 | Spring Semester Balance Due Deadline | Financial Aid Disbursement Form Due |
| November 15 | Spring Semester Confirmation Deposit Refund Deadline |
| December 1 | Spring Semester Tuition Refund Deadline | Refer to Enhanced Refund Policy |
Program Dates
| August 15, 2025 | Departure from the U.S. on optional group flight |
| August 15 | Arrival in Heredia | Program starts |
| August 15 | Move into program housing |
| August 16 | Mandatory orientation |
| August 17 | Field trip - Poas Volcano National Park |
| August 19 | Fall - First day of instruction |
| August 21 | Field trip – San José tour |
| September 15 | Holiday – Independence Day |
| September 29 - October 2 | Optional tour –Tropical Caribbean, Bocas del Toro |
| November 14 - 15 | Tour – Monteverde Cloud Forest |
| November 20 - 21 | Holiday – Thanksgiving |
| December 1 | Holiday – Abolition of the Army |
| December 3 | Fall - Last day of instruction |
| December 4 - 5 | Fall final examinations |
| January 11, 2026 | Field trip – Bajos del Toro Waterfall |
| January 12 | Spring - First day of instruction |
| January 15 | Field trip – San José tour |
| February 23 - 26 | Optional tour – North Pacific |
| April 10 | Holiday – Día de Juan Santamaría |
| April 13 - 17 | Spring break |
| April 24 - 25 | Tour – La Fortuna Waterfall & Hot Springs |
| May 1 | Holiday – Labor day |
| May 6 | Spring - Last day of instruction |
| May 7 - 8 | Spring final examinations |
| May 9 | Program ends |
| May 9 | Move out of program housing |
| May 9 | 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.