Heredia Calendars – 2025 Summer Session II
Program Deadlines
| April 15, 2025 | Application Deadline |
| May 15 | Balance Due Deadline | Financial Aid Deferment Form Due |
| May 15 | Confirmation Deposit Refund Deadline |
| May 15 | Tuition Refund Deadline | Refer to Enhanced Refund Policy |
Program Dates
| June 21, 2025 | Departure from the U.S. on optional group flight (if on the optional tour) |
| June 21 | Arrival in Heredia (if on the optional tour) |
| June 23 - 26 | Optional tour – Tropical Biodiversity |
| June 27 | Departure from the U.S. (if not on tour) |
| June 27 | Arrival in Heredia (all students)| Program starts |
| June 27 | Move into program housing |
| June 28 | Mandatory orientation |
| June 29 | Field trip - Irazu Volcano & Cartago |
| June 30 | 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 | Last day of instruction |
| July 31 | Final examinations |
| August 1 | Program ends |
| August 2 | Move out of program housing |
| 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.