Heredia Calendars – 2028 Spring
Program Deadlines
| October 1, 2027 | USAC Scholarship Application Deadline |
| October 15 | Application Deadline |
| November 1 - 7 | Scholarship Award Notifications |
| 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 7, 2028 | Departure from the U.S. on optional group flight |
| January 7 | Arrival in Heredia | Program starts |
| January 7 | Move into program housing |
| January 8 | Mandatory orientation |
| January 9 | Field trip – Bajos del Toro |
| January 10 | First day of instruction |
| February 21 - 24 | Optional tour – Tropical Caribbean - Bocas del Toro, Panamá |
| April 10 - 14 | Spring break |
| April 11 | Holiday - Juan Santamaria Day |
| April 12 | Holiday - Easter |
| April 13 | Holiday - Maundy Thursday |
| April 14 | Holiday - Good Friday |
| April 22 - 23 | Field trip – La Fortuna waterfall and hot springs |
| May 1 | Holiday - Labor Day |
| May 3 | Last day of instruction |
| May 4 - 5 | Final examinations |
| May 6 | Program ends |
| May 6 | Move out of program housing |
| May 6 | Optional group flight return | Individual return |