Heredia Calendars – 2027 Summer Session I
Program Deadlines
| March 1, 2027 | USAC Scholarship Application Deadline |
| March 15 | Application Deadline |
| April 1 - 7 | Scholarship Award Notifications |
| April 15 | Balance Due Deadline | Financial Aid Deferment Form Due |
| April 15 | Confirmation Deposit Refund Deadline |
| April 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.
| 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 | First day of instruction |
| May 22 | Field trip – Poás Volcano |
| June 5 - 6 | Field trip – Central Pacific |
| June 17 | Last day of instruction |
| June 18 | Final examinations |
| June 19 | Program ends (if not on optional tour) |
| June 19 | Move out of program housing (if not on optional tour) |
| June 19 | Individual return (if not on optional tour) |
| June 20 - 23 | Optional tour – Tropical Biodiversity |
| June 24 | Program ends (if on optional tour) |
| June 24 | Move out of program housing (if on optional tour) |
| June 24 | Optional group flight return | Individual return (if on optional tour) |