Heredia Calendars – 2027 Summer Session II
Program Deadlines
| March 1, 2027 | USAC Scholarship Application Deadline |
| April 1 - 7 | Scholarship Award Notifications |
| April 15 | 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 19, 2027 | Departure from the U.S. on optional group flight (if on the optional tour) |
| June 19 | Arrival in Heredia (if on the optional tour) | Optional tour starts |
| June 20 - 23 | Optional tour – Tropical Biodiversity |
| June 25 | Departure from the U.S. (if not on the optional tour) |
| June 25 | Arrival in Heredia (all students) | Program starts |
| June 25 | Move into program housing |
| June 26 | Mandatory orientation |
| June 27 | Field trip – Irazú Volcano and Cartago |
| June 28 | 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 | Last day of instruction |
| July 30 | Final examinations |
| July 31 | Program ends |
| July 31 | Move out of program housing |
| July 31 | Optional group flight return | Individual return |