Heredia Calendars – 2027 Spring
Program Deadlines
| October 15, 2026 | 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 |
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.
| January 8, 2027 | Departure from the U.S. |
| January 8 | Arrival in Heredia | Program starts |
| January 8 | Move into program housing |
| January 9 | Mandatory orientation |
| January 11 | Field trip – Bajos del Toro waterfall |
| January 11 | First day of instruction |
| February 22 - 26 | Holiday - Break |
| February 23 - 26 | Optional tour – North Pacific |
| March 22 - 24 | Spring break |
| March 25 | Holiday - Maundy Thursday |
| March 26 | Holiday - Good Friday |
| March 28 | Holiday - Easter |
| April 12 | Holiday - Juan Santamaria Day |
| April 24 - 25 | Field trip – La Fortuna waterfall, hot springs |
| May 1 | Holiday - Labor Day |
| May 3 | Holiday (observed) |
| May 5 | Last day of instruction |
| May 6 - 7 | Final examinations |
| May 8 | Program ends |
| May 8 | Move out of program housing |
| May 8 | Optional group flight return | Individual return |