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 TAY2526echnology 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 21-25 |
| Semester One Start |
July 28 |
| Semester One Break |
September 22-29 |
| Semester End |
November 22 |
| Semester Two Start* |
February 16, 2026 |
| Semester Two Break* |
April 6-12 |
| Semester Two End* |
June 13 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S.* |
June 15 |
Spring 2026
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
February 6, 2026 |
| Arrive in Sydney |
February 8 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
February 8-10 |
| University Orientation |
February 2-13 |
| Semester Start |
February 16 |
| Semester Break |
April 6-12 |
| Semester End |
June 13 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
June 15 |
Academic Year Southern Hemisphere 2026
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
February 6, 2026 |
| Arrive in Sydney |
February 8 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
February 8-10 |
| University Orientation |
February 2-13 |
| Semester One Start |
February 16 |
| Semester One Break |
April 6-12 |
| Semester One End |
June 13 |
| Semester Two Start |
July 27 |
| Semester Two Break |
September 21-27 |
| 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 |
| University Orientation |
July 20-24 |
| Semester Start |
July 27 |
| Semester Break |
September 21-27 |
| 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 |
| University Orientation |
July 20-24 |
| Semester One Start |
July 27 |
| Semester One Break |
September 21-27 |
| Semester End |
November 21 |
| Semester Two Start* |
February 15, 2027 |
| Semester Two Break* |
April 12-16 |
| Semester Two End* |
June 11 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S.* |
June 12 |
*PLEASE NOTE THESE DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE