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. Accepted students can book their travel according to the dates listed below. Students will be notified on the rare occasion of a change to the program calendar.
Academic Year 2018-2019
| Event |
Date |
| Depart from U.S. |
July 8, 2018 |
| Arrive in Melbourne |
July 10 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
July 10-13 |
| Travel to UNSW |
July 13 |
| University Orientation |
July 16-20 |
| Semester One Start |
July 23 |
| Semester One Break |
September 22-October 1 |
| Semester One End |
November 20 |
| Semester Two Start |
February 18, 2019 |
| Semester Two End |
May 18 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
May 19 |
Spring 2019
| Event |
Date |
| Depart from U.S. |
January 2, 2019 |
| Arrive in Sydney |
January 4 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
January 4-6 |
| University Orientation |
January 7 |
| Semester Start |
January 7 |
| Semester One Break |
February 2-11 |
| Semester End |
May 18 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
May 19 |
Fall 2019
| Event |
Date |
| Depart from U.S. |
August 10, 2019 |
| Arrive in Sydney |
August 12 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
August 12-14 |
| University Orientation |
August 15 |
| Semester Start |
August 19 |
| Semester End |
December 15 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
December 16 |
Academic Year 2019-2020
| Event |
Date |
| Depart from U.S. |
August 10, 2019 |
| Arrive in Sydney |
August 12 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
August 12-14 |
| University Orientation |
August 15-19 |
| Semester One Start |
August 19 |
| Semester One End |
December 15 |
| Semester Two Start |
January 6, 2020 |
| Semester Two Break |
February 8-16 |
| Semester Two End |
May 16 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
May 17 |
Spring 2020
Arcadia program dates will be finalized 6-8 months prior to the start of the semester. (Students should not book travel until calendars are finalized.)
| Event |
Date |
| Depart from U.S. |
TBD |
| Arrive in Sydney |
TBD |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
TBD |
| University Orientation |
January 6 |
| Semester Start |
January 6 |
| Semester One Break |
February 8-16 |
| Semester End |
May 16 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
May 17 |
Academic Year Southern Hemisphere 2020
Arcadia program dates will be finalized 6-8 months prior to the start of the semester. (Students should not book travel until calendars are finalized.)
| Event |
Date |
| Depart from U.S. |
TBD |
| Arrive in Sydney |
TBD |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
TBD |
| University Orientation |
January 6 |
| Semester One Start |
January 6 |
| Semester One Break |
February 8-16 |
| Semester One End |
May 16 |
| Semester Two Start |
August 17 |
| Semester Two End |
December 12 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
December 13 |