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. 

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

Event Date
Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) Review materials sent in advance
Depart from U.S. August 9, 2025
Arrive in Sydney August 11
Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) August 11-13
University Orientation August 14
Semester Start August 18
Semester Break October 20-24
Semester End December 12
Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. December 13

Academic Year 2025-2026

Event Date
Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) Review materials sent in advance
Depart from U.S. August 9, 2025
Arrive in Sydney August 11
University Orientation August 8-12
Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) August 11-13
Semester One Start August 18
Semester One Break October 20-24
Semester End December 12
Semester Two Start* January 6, 2026
Semester Two Break* March 24-28
Semester Two End* May 16
Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S.* May 17

Spring 2026

Event Date
Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) Review materials sent in advance
Depart from U.S. January 2, 2026
Arrive in Sydney January 4
Semester Start January 5
Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) January 9-11
Semester End May 15
Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. May 17

Academic Year Southern Hemisphere 2026

Event Date
Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) Review materials sent in advance
Depart from U.S. January 2, 2026
Arrive in Sydney January 4
Semester Start January 5
Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) January 9-11
University Orientation February 9-13
Semester End May 15
Semester Two Start August 17
Semester Two End December 11
Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. December 13