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.
Dates are subject to change based on the University of Melbourne'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.
Fall 2022
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
June 29 |
| Depart from U.S. |
July 9, 2022 |
| Arrive in Sydney |
July 11 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
July 11-14 |
| Travel to Melbourne |
July 14 |
| University Orientation |
July 18-22 |
| Semester Start |
July 25 |
| Semester Break |
September 26-October 3 |
| Semester End |
November 18 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
November 19 |
Academic Year 2022-2023
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
June 29 |
| Depart from U.S. |
July 9, 2022 |
| Arrive in Sydney |
July 11 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
July 11-14 |
| Travel to Melbourne |
July 14 |
| University Orientation |
July 18-22 |
| Semester One Start |
July 25 |
| Semester One Break |
September 26-October 3 |
| Semester End |
November 18 |
| Semester Two Start |
February 27, 2023 |
| Semester Two Break |
TBC |
| Semester Two End |
June 23 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
June 24 |
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 Melbourne |
February 17 |
| University Orientation |
February 20-24 |
| Semester Start |
February 27 |
| Semester Break |
TBC |
| Semester End |
June 23 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
June 24 |
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 Melbourne |
February 17 |
| University Orientation |
February 20-24 |
| Semester One Start |
February 27 |
| Semester One Break |
TBC |
| Semester One End |
June 23 |
| Semester Two Start |
July 24 |
| Semester Two Break |
September 25-October 1 |
| Semester Two End |
November 17 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
November 18 |
Fall 2023 & Academic Year 2023
Program calendar will be announced once dates are confirmed.