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 the University of Melbourne'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. 

Fall 2024

Event Date
Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) Review materials sent in advance
Depart from U.S. July 5, 2024
Arrive in Sydney July 7
Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) July 7-10
Travel to Melbourne July 10
University Orientation July 15-19
Semester Start July 22
Semester Break September 23-29
Semester End November 15
Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. November 16

Academic Year 2024-2025

Event Date
Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) Review materials sent in advance
Depart from U.S. July 5, 2024
Arrive in Sydney July 7
Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) July 7-10
Travel to Melbourne July 10
University Orientation July 15-19
Semester One Start July 22
Semester One Break September 23-29
Semester End November 15
Semester Two Start March 3, 2025
Semester Two Break April 18-27
Semester Two End June 27
Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. June 28

Spring 2025

Event Date
Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) Review materials sent in advance
Depart from U.S. February 16, 2025
Arrive in Sydney February 18
Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) February 18-20
Travel to Melbourne February 20
University Orientation February 21; February 24-28
Semester Start March 3
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 16, 2025
Arrive in Sydney February 18
Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) February 18-20
Travel to Melbourne February 20
University Orientation February 21; February 24-28
Semester One Start March 3
Semester One Break April 18-27
Semester One End June 27
Semester Two Start July 28
Semester Two Break September 29-October 5
Semester Two End November 21
Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. November 22

Fall 2025 & Academic Year 2025-26

Program Starts Early July
Program Concludes Late November (FA); Late June (AY)