IMPORTANT: Pay special attention to arrival times, airport details and other requirements.
Arcadia University program dates are set in accordance with the overseas institution’s academic calendar and the Arcadia University mandatory orientation dates. Accepted students can book their travel according to the dates listed below. Students will be notified on the rare occasion of a change to the program calendar.
Academic Year 2017-2018
| Event |
Date |
| Depart from U.S. |
July 5, 2017 |
| Arrive in Sydney |
July 7 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
July 7-10 |
| Travel to Melbourne |
July 10 |
| University Orientation |
July 10-14 |
| Semester One Start |
July 24 |
| Semester One Break |
September 25-29 |
| Semester One End |
November 17 |
| Semester Two Start |
February 26, 2018 |
| Semester Two Break |
March 30-April 8 |
| Semester Two End |
June 22 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
June 23 |
Spring 2018
| Event |
Date |
| Depart from U.S. |
February 4, 2018 |
| Arrive in Sydney |
February 6 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
February 6-9 |
| Travel to Melbourne |
February 9 |
| University Orientation |
February 12-23 |
| Semester Start |
February 26 |
| Semester Break |
March 30-April 8 |
| Semester End |
June 22 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
June 23 |
Academic Year Southern Hemisphere 2018
| Event |
Date |
| Depart from U.S. |
February 4, 2018 |
| Arrive in Sydney |
February 6 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
February 6-9 |
| Travel to Melbourne |
February 9 |
| University Orientation |
February 12-23 |
| Semester One Start |
February 26 |
| Semester One Break |
March 30-April 8 |
| Semester One End |
June 22 |
| Semester Two Start |
July 23 |
| Semester Two End |
November 17 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
November 18 |
Fall 2018
| Event |
Date |
| Depart from U.S. |
July 4, 2018 |
| Arrive in Melbourne |
July 6 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
July 6 -9 |
| University Orientation |
July 9-20 |
| Semester Start |
July 23 |
| Semester Break |
September 3-16 |
| Semester End |
November 17 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
November 18 |
Academic Year 2018-2019
| Event |
Date |
| Depart from U.S. |
July 4, 2018 |
| Arrive in Melbourne |
July 6 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
July 6 -9 |
| Program Travel |
July 13 |
| University Orientation |
July 9-20 |
| Semester One Start |
July 23 |
| Semester One Break |
September 3-16 |
| Semester One End |
November 17 |
| Semester Two Start |
March 4, 2019 |
| Semester Two Break |
April 19-28 |
| Semester Two End |
June 28 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
June 29 |
Spring 2019
Arcadia program dates will be finalized 6-8 months prior to the start of the semester. (Students should not book travel until calendars are finalized.)
| Event |
Date |
| Depart from U.S. |
TBC |
| Arrive in Sydney |
TBC |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
TBC |
| Travel to Melbourne |
TBC |
| University Orientation |
TBC |
| Semester Start |
March 4 |
| Semester Break |
April 19-28 |
| Semester End |
June 28 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
June 29 |
Academic Year Southern Hemisphere 2019
Program calendar will be announced once dates are confirmed.