IMPORTANT: Arcadia University program dates are set in accordance with the overseas institution’s academic calendar and the Arcadia University mandatory orientation dates.
Dates are subject to change based on Griffith University's planned academic calendar and any restrictions or safety measures imposed by the Australian government. Please wait to book travel until advised by Arcadia University.
Spring 2025
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
February 12, 2025 |
| Arrive in Sydney |
February 14 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
February 14-16 |
| Travel to Griffith |
February 16 |
| University Orientation |
February 24-28 |
| Semester Start |
March 3 |
| Semester Break |
April 14-21 |
| Semester End |
June 14 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
June 15 |
Academic Year Southern Hemisphere 2025
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
February 12, 2025 |
| Arrive in Sydney |
February 14 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
February 14-16 |
| Travel to Griffith |
February 16 |
| University Orientation |
February 24-28 |
| Semester One Start |
March 3 |
| Semester One Break |
April 14-21 |
| Semester One End |
June 14 |
| Semester Two Start |
July 14 |
| Semester Two Break |
August 11-15 |
| Semester Two End |
October 25 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
October 26 |
Fall 2025
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
July 4, 2025 |
| Arrive in Brisbane |
July 6 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
July 6-8 |
| Travel to Griffith |
July 8 |
| University Orientation |
July 7-11 |
| Semester Start |
July 14 |
| Semester End |
October 25 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
October 26 |
Academic Year 2025-2026
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
July 4, 2025 |
| Arrive in Brisbane |
July 6 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
July 6-8 |
| Travel to Griffith |
July 8 |
| University Orientation |
July 7-11 |
| Semester One Start |
July 14 |
| Semester One End |
October 25 |
| Semester Two Start* |
March 3, 2026 |
| Semester Two End* |
June 14 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S.* |
June 15 |
Spring 2026
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
February 15, 2026 |
| Arrive in Sydney |
February 17 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
February 17-19 |
| Travel to Griffith |
February 19 |
| University Orientation |
February 23-27 |
| Semester Start |
March 2 |
| Semester Break |
April 6-10 |
| Semester End |
June 13 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
June 14 |
Academic Year Southern Hemisphere 2026
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
February 15, 2026 |
| Arrive in Sydney |
February 17 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
February 17-19 |
| Travel to Griffith |
February 19 |
| University Orientation |
February 23-27 |
| Semester One Start |
March 2 |
| Semester One Break |
April 6-10 |
| Semester One End |
June 13 |
| Semester Two Start |
July 13 |
| Semester Two Break |
August 10-14 |
| Semester Two End |
October 24 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
October 25 |