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 University of Queensland's 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. |
July 12, 2025 |
| Arrive in Sydney |
July 14 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
July 14-16 |
| Travel to Queensland |
July 16 |
| University Orientation |
July 21-25 |
| Semester One Start |
July 28 |
| Semester One Break |
September 29 - October 6 |
| Semester End |
November 22 |
| Semester Two Start* |
February 23, 2026 |
| Semester Two Break* |
April 19-26 |
| Semester Two End* |
June 21 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S.* |
June 22 |
Spring 2026
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
February 10, 2026 |
| Arrive in Sydney |
February 12 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
February 13-15 |
| Travel to QUT |
February 15 |
| University Orientation |
February 16-20 |
| Semester Start |
February 23 |
| Semester Break |
April 6-10 |
| Semester End |
June 20 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
June 21 |
Academic Year Southern Hemisphere 2026
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
February 10, 2026 |
| Arrive in Sydney |
February 12 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
February 13-15 |
| Travel to Queensland |
February 15 |
| University Orientation |
February 16-20 |
| Semester One Start |
February 23 |
| Semester One Break |
April 6-10 |
| Semester One End |
June 20 |
| Semester Two Start |
July 27 |
| Semester Two Break |
September 28-October 5 |
| Semester Two End |
November 21 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
November 22 |
Fall 2026
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
July 11, 2026 |
| Arrive in Sydney |
July 13 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
July 13-15 |
| Travel to Queensland |
July 15 |
| University Orientation |
July 20-24 |
| Semester Start |
July 27 |
| Semester Break |
September 28 - October 5 |
| Semester End |
November 21 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
November 22 |
Academic Year 2026-2027
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
July 11, 2026 |
| Arrive in Sydney |
July 13 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
July 13-15 |
| Travel to Queensland |
July 15 |
| University Orientation |
July 20-24 |
| Semester One Start |
July 27 |
| Semester One Break |
September 28 - October 5 |
| Semester End |
November 21 |
| Semester Two Start* |
February 22, 2027 |
| Semester Two Break* |
March 26 - April 2 |
| Semester Two End* |
June 19 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S.* |
June 20 |
*PLEASE NOTE THESE DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE