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.
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 |
Fall 2026
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
August 8, 2026 |
| Arrive in Sydney |
August 10 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
August 10-12 |
| University Orientation |
August 13 |
| Semester Start |
August 17 |
| Semester Break |
October 19-25 |
| Semester End |
December 11 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
December 12 |
Academic Year 2026-2027
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
August 8, 2026 |
| Arrive in Sydney |
August 10 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
August 10-12 |
| University Orientation |
August 13 |
| Semester One Start |
August 17 |
| Semester One Break |
October 19-25 |
| Semester End |
December 11 |
| Semester Two Start* |
January 4, 2027 |
| Semester Two Break* |
March 22-28 |
| Semester Two End* |
May 14 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S.* |
May 15 |
*PLEASE NOTE THAT DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE