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 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
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
February 12, 2023 |
| Arrive in Sydney |
February 14 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
February 14-17 |
| Travel to QUT |
February 17 |
| University Orientation |
February 20-24 |
| Semester Start |
February 27 |
| Semester Break |
April 7-16 |
| Semester End |
June 24 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
June 25 |
Academic Year Southern Hemisphere 2023
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
TBC |
| Depart from U.S. |
February 12, 2023 |
| Arrive in Sydney |
February 14 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
February 14-17 |
| Travel to QUT |
February 17 |
| University Orientation |
February 20-24 |
| Semester One Start |
February 27 |
| Semester One Break |
April 7-16 |
| Semester One End |
June 24 |
| Semester Two Start |
July 24 |
| Semester Two Break |
September 25-October 1 |
| Semester Two End |
November 18 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
November 19 |
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 QUT |
July 13 |
| University Orientation |
July 17-21 |
| Semester Start |
July 24 |
| Semester Break |
September 25-October 1 |
| Semester End |
November 18 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
November 19 |
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 QUT |
July 13 |
| University Orientation |
July 17-21 |
| Semester One Start |
July 24 |
| Semester One Break |
September 25-October 1 |
| Semester End |
November 18 |
| 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 |
Mid-February |
| Program Concludes |
Mid-June (SP-only); Mid-November (AYSH) |
Program calendar will be announced once dates are confirmed.