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 Sydney'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 |
| University Orientation |
July 28-August 1 |
| Semester One Start |
August 4 |
| Semester One Break |
September 29 - October 6 |
| Semester End |
November 29 |
| Semester Two Start* |
February 23, 2026 |
| Semester Two Break* |
April 21-25 |
| 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 11 2026 |
| Arrive in Sydney |
February 13 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
February 13-15 |
| University Orientation |
February 16-20 |
| Semester Start |
February 23 |
| Semester Break |
April 5-11 |
| 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 11, 2026 |
| Arrive in Sydney |
February 13 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
February 13-15 |
| University Orientation |
February 16-20 |
| Semester One Start |
February 23 |
| Semester One Break |
April 5-11 |
| Semester One End |
June 20 |
| Semester Two Start |
August 3 |
| Semester Two Break |
September 28-October 5 |
| Semester Two End |
November 28 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
November 29 |
Fall 2026
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
July 17, 2026 |
| Arrive in Sydney |
July 19 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
July 19-21 |
| University Orientation |
July 20-31 |
| Semester Start |
August 3 |
| Semester Break |
September 28 - October 5 |
| Semester End |
November 28 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
November 29 |
Academic Year 2026-2027
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
July 17, 2026 |
| Arrive in Sydney |
July 19 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
July 19-21 |
| University Orientation |
July 20-31 |
| Semester One Start |
August 3 |
| Semester One Break |
September 28 - October 5 |
| Semester End |
November 28 |
| 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