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 |