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 Macquarie 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 Macquarie |
February 16 |
| University Orientation |
February 17-21 |
| Semester Start |
February 24 |
| Semester Break |
April 18-27 |
| Semester End |
June 27 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
June 28 |
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 Macquarie |
February 16 |
| University Orientation |
February 17-21 |
| Semester One Start |
February 24 |
| Semester One Break |
April 18-27 |
| Semester End |
June 27 |
| Semester Two Start |
July 28 |
| Semester Two Break |
September 22-October 6 |
| Semester Two End |
November 28 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
November 29 |
Fall 2025
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
July 12, 2025 |
| Arrive in Sydney |
July 14 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
July 14-16 |
| Travel to Macquarie |
July 16 |
| University Orientation |
July 21-25 |
| Semester Start |
July 28 |
| Semester Break |
September 22 - October 6 |
| Semester End |
November 28 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
November 29 |
Academic Year 2025-2026
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
July 12, 2025 |
| Arrive in Sydney |
July 14 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
July 14-16 |
| Travel to Macquarie |
July 16 |
| University Orientation |
July 21-25 |
| Semester One Start |
July 28 |
| Semester One Break |
September 22 - October 6 |
| Semester End |
November 28 |
| Semester Two Start |
February 23, 2026 |
| Semester Two Break |
April 6-19 |
| Semester Two End |
June 26 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
June 27 |
Spring 2026
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
February 11, 2026 |
| Arrive in Sydney |
February 13 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
February 13-15 |
| Travel to Macquarie |
February 15 |
| University Orientation |
February 16-20 |
| Semester Start |
February 23 |
| Semester Break |
April 6-19 |
| Semester End |
June 26 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
June 27 |
Academic Year Southern Hemisphere 2026
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
February 11, 2026 |
| Arrive in Sydney |
February 13 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
February 13-15 |
| Travel to Macquarie |
February 15 |
| University Orientation |
February 16-20 |
| Semester One Start |
February 23 |
| Semester One Break |
April 6-19 |
| Semester End |
June 26 |
| Semester Two Start |
July 27 |
| Semester Two Break |
September 21-October 5 |
| Semester Two End |
November 27 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
November 28 |