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 UNSW Sydney 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. |
August 3, 2024 |
| Arrive in Sydney |
August 5 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
August 5-8 |
| Semester Start |
August 12 |
| University Orientation |
September 2-6 (T3) |
| Semester Break |
October 14-20 |
| Semester End |
December 5 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
December 6 |
Academic Year 2024-2025
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
August 3, 2024 |
| Arrive in Sydney |
August 5 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
August 5-8 |
| Semester One Start |
August 12 |
| University Orientation |
September 2-6 (T3) |
| Semester One Break |
October 14-20 |
| Semester One End |
December 5 |
| Semester Two Start |
January 6, 2025 |
| Semester Two End |
May 16 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
May 17 |
Spring 2025
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
January 4, 2025 |
| Arrive in Sydney |
January 6 |
| Semester Start |
January 6 |
| University Orientation |
January 9 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
January 10-12 |
| Semester End |
May 16 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
May 17 |
Academic Year Southern Hemisphere 2025
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
January 4, 2025 |
| Arrive in Sydney |
January 6 |
| Semester Start |
January 6 |
| University Orientation |
January 9 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
January 10-12 |
| Semester End |
May 16 |
| Semester Two Start |
August 18 |
| Semester Two End |
December 12 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
December 13 |
Fall 2025 & Academic Year 2025-26
| Event |
Date |
| Program Starts |
Early August |
| Program Concludes |
Early December (FA); Mid-May (AY) |