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.
Fall 2024
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
July 5, 2024 |
| Arrive in Sydney |
July 7 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
July 7-10 |
| Travel to JCU |
July 10 |
| University Orientation |
July 15-19 |
| Semester Start |
July 22 |
| Semester Break |
September 16-22 |
| Semester End |
November 16 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
November 17 |
Academic Year 2024-2025
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
July 5, 2024 |
| Arrive in Sydney |
July 7 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
July 7-10 |
| Travel to JCU |
July 10 |
| University Orientation |
July 15-19 |
| Semester One Start |
July 22 |
| Semester One Break |
September 16-22 |
| Semester End |
November 16 |
| Semester Two Start |
January 28, 2025 |
| Semester Two Break |
March 3-7 |
| Semester Two End |
April 29 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
April 30 |
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 & Academic Year 2025-26
| Program Starts |
Projected: early September |
| Program Concludes |
Projected: mid-December (FA); late April (AY) |