Hugs, laughs, tears, and many, many haircuts. Bald for a Cause has become a tradition in UWC Costa Rica. Every year, many first-year students and some staff members shave their
The move to our new campus in San Isidro de Heredia isn’t just a construction project—it’s the deepening of our commitment to the UWC principle of “learning from each other.”
Leontina Trajkoska ’26 (North Macedonia), who grew up in Skopje, the capital city, was waiting at a bus stop with two of her friends when they asked her, “Leontina, why
Last July, the campus was transformed into a dynamic, immersive space for short-term learning. The Sustainability & Spanish Immersive Experience, held from July 1 to July 15, 2025, was a
The dream of building a new campus began almost a decade ago. Since its opening in 2006, Santa Ana has been home to UWC Costa Rica, in a campus inherited
When Physics teacher Eric LorÃa first stepped onto the UWC Costa Rica campus in August of 2024, he brought with him a wealth of passion for science and teaching. What
Deepa Sapkota ’25’s journey to UWC Costa Rica is a testament to resilience and community. Hailing from Surkhet, Nepal, Deepa, a proud member of the Class of 2025, is a
At UWC Costa Rica, our UWC Day this year was truly inspiring. Through student initiative, cultural exchange, and shared reflection, we reaffirmed what it means to live in a truly
Our institutional handbook to help you familiarize yourself with the college procedures and the three key educational areas—residential, academic, and co-curricular. This resource will provide valuable information for navigating our
UWC Costa Rica proudly announces that its 2023–2024 Impact Report has been awarded Silver in the Circle of Excellence Awards by the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE),