Heredia Calendars – 2027 Summer Sessions I & II
Program Deadlines
| March 1, 2027 | USAC Scholarship Application Deadline |
| March 15 | Application Deadline |
| April 1 - 7 | Scholarship Award Notifications |
| April 15 | Summer I & II Balance Due Deadline | Financial Aid Deferment Form Due |
| April 15 | Summer Session I Confirmation Deposit Refund Deadline |
| April 15 | Summer Session I Tuition Refund Deadline | Refer to Enhanced Refund Policy |
| May 15 | Summer Session II 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.
| May 16, 2027 | Departure from the U.S. on optional group flight |
| May 16 | Arrival in Heredia | Program starts |
| May 16 | Move into program housing |
| May 17 | Mandatory orientation |
| May 18 | Session I - First day of instruction |
| May 22 | Field trip – Poás Volcano |
| June 5 - 6 | Field trip – Central Pacific |
| June 17 | Session I - Last day of instruction |
| June 18 | Session I final examinations |
| June 20 - 23 | Optional tour – Tropical Biodiversity |
| June 27 | Field trip – Irazú Volcano and Cartago |
| June 28 | Session II - First day of instruction |
| July 3 - 4 | Field trip – La Fortuna waterfall and hot springs |
| July 25 | Holiday - Anexión de Guanacaste |
| July 26 | Holiday Anexión de Guanacaste (observed) |
| July 29 | Session II - Last day of instruction |
| July 30 | Session II final examinations |
| July 31 | Program ends |
| July 31 | Move out of program housing |
| July 31 | Optional group flight return | Individual return |