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 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and any restrictions or safety measures imposed by the Australian government.
Please wait to book travel until advised by Arcadia University.
Spring 2023
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
TBC |
| Depart from U.S. |
February 4, 2023 |
| Arrive in Sydney |
February 6 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
February 6-9 |
| Travel to Macquarie |
February 9 |
| University Orientation |
February 13-17 |
| Semester Start |
February 20 |
| Semester Break |
April 10-21 |
| Semester End |
June 23 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
June 24 |
Fall 2023
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
TBC |
| Depart from U.S. |
July 8, 2023 |
| Arrive in Sydney |
July 10 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
July 10-13 |
| Travel to Macquarie |
July 13 |
| University Orientation |
July 17-21 |
| Semester Start |
July 24 |
| Semester Break |
September 11-22 |
| Semester End |
November 24 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
November 25 |
Academic Year 2023-2024
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
TBC |
| Depart from U.S. |
July 8, 2023 |
| Arrive in Sydney |
July 10 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
July 10-13 |
| Travel to Macquarie |
July 13 |
| University Orientation |
July 17-21 |
| Semester One Start |
July 24 |
| Semester One Break |
September 11-22 |
| Semester End |
November 24 |
| Semester Two Start |
TBC, 2024 |
| Semester Two Break |
TBC |
| Semester Two End |
TBC |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
TBC |
Spring & Academic Year Southern Hemisphere 2024
| Program Start |
Early February |
| Program Concludes |
Late June (SP-only); Late November (AYSH) |
Program calendar will be announced once dates are confirmed.