Heredia Calendars – 2026 Summer Session II
Program Deadlines
| April 15, 2026 | 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 |
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.
Program Dates
Occasionally dates need to be changed or field trips modified. Refer back to this calendar often for the most current dates.
| June 21, 2026 | Departure from the U.S. (if on the optional tour) |
| June 21 | Arrival in Heredia (if on the optional tour) | Optional tour starts |
| June 22 - 25 | Optional tour – Tropical Biodiversity |
| June 26 | Departure from the U.S. (those not on tour) |
| June 26 | Arrival in Heredia (all students) | Program starts |
| June 26 | Move into program housing |
| June 27 | Mandatory orientation |
| June 28 | Field trip – Irazú Volcano and Cartago |
| June 29 | First day of instruction |
| July 5 - 6 | Field trip – La Fortuna waterfall, hot springs |
| July 24 | Holiday (observed) |
| July 25 | Holiday - Anexión de Guanacaste |
| July 30 | Last day of instruction |
| July 31 | Final examinations |
| August 1 | Program ends |
| August 1 | Move out of program housing |
| August 1 | Optional group flight return | Individual return |