Heredia Calendars – 2025 Spring
Program Deadlines
| October 15, 2024 | Application Deadline |
| November 15 | Balance Due Deadline | Financial Aid Disbursement Form Due |
| November 15 | Confirmation Deposit Refund Deadline |
| December 1 | Tuition Refund Deadline | Refer to Enhanced Refund Policy |
Program Dates
| January 10, 2025 | Departure from the U.S. on optional group flight |
| January 10 | Arrival in Heredia | Program starts |
| January 10 | Move into program housing |
| January 11 | Mandatory orientation |
| January 12 | Field trip – Irazú Volcano, Cartago |
| January 13 | First day of instruction |
| February 3 - 6 | Optional Tour – Tropical Biodiversity |
| April 11 | Holiday – Día de Juan Santamaría |
| April 14 - 18 | Spring break |
| April 25 - 26 | Tour – La Fortuna Waterfall & Hot Springs |
| May 1 | Holiday – Labor Day |
| May 7 | Last day of instruction |
| May 8 - 9 | Final examinations |
| May 10 | Move out of program housing |
| May 10 | Program ends |
| May 10 | 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.