Heredia Calendars – 2025 Summer Sessions I & II
Program Deadlines
| March 15, 2025 | Application Deadline |
| April 15 | Summer I & II Balance Due Deadline | Financial Aid Deferment 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 18, 2025 | Departure from the U.S. on optional group flight |
| May 18 | Arrival in Heredia | Program starts |
| May 18 | Move into program housing |
| May 19 | Mandatory orientation |
| May 20 | Session I - First day of instruction |
| May 23 | Field trip – San José tour |
| May 24 | Field trip – La Paz Waterfalls |
| May 31 - June 1 | Tour – Central Pacific |
| June 19 | Session I - Last day of instruction |
| June 20 | Session I final examinations |
| June 23 - 26 | Optional tour – Tropical Biodiversity |
| June 29 | Field trip – Irazu Volcano, Cartago |
| June 30 | Session II - First day of instruction |
| July 1 | Field trip – San José tour |
| July 5 - 6 | Tour – La Fortuna Hot Springs |
| July 25 | Holiday - Anexión de Guanacaste |
| July 30 | Session II - Last day of instruction |
| July 31 | Session II final examinations |
| July 31 | Program ends |
| August 1 | Move out of program housing |
| August 1 | 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.