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 Technology 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.
Spring 2025
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
February 3, 2025 |
| Arrive in Sydney |
February 5 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
February 5-7 |
| University Orientation |
February 3-14 |
| Semester Start |
February 17 |
| Semester Break |
April 14-21 |
| Semester End |
June 14 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
June 15 |
Academic Year Southern Hemisphere 2025
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
February 3, 2025 |
| Arrive in Sydney |
February 5 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
February 5-7 |
| University Orientation |
February 3-14 |
| Semester One Start |
February 17 |
| Semester One Break |
April 14-21 |
| Semester One End |
June 14 |
| Semester Two Start |
July 28 |
| Semester Two Break |
September 22-29 |
| Semester Two End |
November 22 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
November 23 |
Fall 2025
| 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 Start |
July 28 |
| Semester Break |
September 22-29 |
| Semester End |
November 22 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
November 23 |
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 |