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 James Cook 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. |
January 8, 2025 |
| Arrive in Sydney |
January 10 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
January 10-14 |
| Travel to Townsville |
January 14 |
| University Orientation |
January 20-24 |
| Semester Start |
January 28 |
| Semester Break |
March 3-7 |
| Semester End |
April 29 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
April 30 |
Academic Year Southern Hemisphere 2025
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
January 8, 2025 |
| Arrive in Sydney |
January 10 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
January 10-14 |
| Travel to Townsville |
January 14 |
| University Orientation |
January 20-24 |
| Semester One Start |
January 28 |
| Semester One Break |
March 3-7 |
| Semester One End |
April 29 |
| Semester Two Start |
September 15 |
| Semester Two Break |
October 20-24 |
| Semester Two End |
December 13 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
December 14 |
Fall 2025
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
September 4, 2025 |
| Arrive in Sydney |
September 6 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
September 7-9 |
| Travel to Townsville |
September 9 |
| University Orientation |
September 8-12 |
| Semester Start |
September 15 |
| Semester End |
December 13 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
December 14 |
Academic Year 2025-2026
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
September 5, 2025 |
| Arrive in Sydney |
September 7 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
September 7-9 |
| Travel to Townsville |
September 9 |
| University Orientation |
September 8-12 |
| Semester One Start |
September 15 |
| Semester One End |
December 13 |
| Semester Two Start* |
January 28, 2026 |
| Semester Two End* |
April 29 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S.* |
April 30 |
Spring 2026
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
January 7, 2026 |
| Arrive in Sydney |
January 9 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
January 9-13 |
| Travel to Townsville |
January 13 |
| University Orientation |
January 16; January 19-23 |
| Semester Start |
January 27 |
| Semester Break |
March 2-6 |
| Semester End |
April 25 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
April 26 |