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 Queensland University of Technology'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 QUT February 16
University Orientation February 17-21
Semester Start TBC
Semester Break TBC
Semester End June 21
Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. June 22

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 QUT February 16
University Orientation February 17-21
Semester One Start TBC
Semester One Break TBC
Semester One End June 21
Semester Two Start July 21
Semester Two Break TBC
Semester Two End November 15
Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. November 16

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 QUT July 8
University Orientation July 14-18
Semester Start July 21
Semester End November 15
Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. November 16

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 QUT July 8
University Orientation July 14-18
Semester One Start July 21
Semester One End November 15
Semester Two Start* February 23, 2026
Semester Two End* June 21
Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S.* June 22

Spring 2026

Event Date
Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) Review materials sent in advance
Depart from U.S. February 10, 2026
Arrive in Sydney February 12
Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) February 13-15
Travel to QUT February 15
University Orientation February 16-20
Semester Start February 23
Semester Break April 3-12
Semester End June 20
Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. June 21

Academic Year Southern Hemisphere 2026

Event Date
Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) Review materials sent in advance
Depart from U.S. February 10, 2026
Arrive in Sydney February 12
Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) February 13-15
Travel to QUT February 15
University Orientation February 16-20
Semester One Start February 23
Semester One Break April 3-12
Semester One End June 20
Semester Two Start July 20
Semester Two Break September 21-27
Semester Two End November 15
Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. November 16