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.
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 |
Fall 2026
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
July 2, 2026 |
| Arrive in Brisbane |
July 4 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
July 4-6 |
| Travel to QUT |
July 6 |
| University Orientation |
July 13-17 |
| Semester Start |
July 20 |
| Semester End |
November 15 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
November 16 |
Academic Year 2026-2027
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
July 2, 2026 |
| Arrive in Brisbane |
July 4 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
July 4-6 |
| Travel to QUT |
July 6 |
| University Orientation |
July 13-17 |
| Semester One Start |
July 20 |
| Semester One End |
November 15 |
| Semester Two Start* |
February 22, 2027 |
| Semester Two End* |
June 19 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S.* |
June 20 |
*PLEASE NOTE THAT DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE