Heredia Calendars – 2027 Fall
Program Deadlines
| May 1, 2027 | USAC Scholarship Application Deadline |
| May 15 | Application Deadline |
| June 1 - 7 | Scholarship Award Notifications |
| June 15 | Balance Due Deadline | Financial Aid Deferment Form Due |
| June 15 | Confirmation Deposit Refund Deadline |
| July 1 | 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.
| August 15, 2027 | Departure from the U.S. on optional group flight |
| August 15 | Arrival in Heredia | Program starts |
| August 15 | Move into program housing |
| August 16 | Mandatory orientation |
| August 17 | First day of instruction |
| August 21 | Field trip – Poás Volcano |
| August 31 | Cultures Day |
| September 15 | Holiday - Independence Day |
| September 20 - 23 | Optional tour – Tropical Caribbean - Bocas del Toro, Panamá |
| November 20 - 21 | Field trip – Monteverde cloud forest |
| November 25 | Holiday - Thanksgiving |
| November 30 | Last day of instruction |
| December 1 | Holiday - Abolición del ejercito |
| December 2 - 3 | Final examinations |
| December 4 | Program ends |
| December 4 | Move out of program housing |
| December 4 | Optional group flight return | Individual return |