Heredia Calendars – 2026 Spring
Program Deadlines
| October 15, 2025 | Application Deadline |
| November 15 | Balance Due Deadline | Financial Aid Deferment Form Due |
| November 15 | Confirmation Deposit Refund Deadline |
| December 1 | Tuition Refund Deadline | Refer to Enhanced Refund Policy |
Program Dates
| January 9, 2026 | Departure from the U.S. on optional group flight |
| January 9 | Arrival in Heredia | Program starts |
| January 9 | Move into program housing |
| January 10 | Mandatory orientation |
| January 11 | Field trip – Bajos del Toro Waterfall |
| January 12 | First day of instruction |
| January 15 | Field trip – San José tour |
| February 23 - 26 | Optional tour – North Pacific |
| March 30 - April 3 | Spring break |
| April 10 | Holiday – Día de Juan Santamaría |
| April 24 - 25 | Tour – La Fortuna Waterfall & Hot Springs |
| May 1 | Holiday – Labor Day |
| May 6 | Last day of instruction |
| May 7 - 8 | 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.