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 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and any restrictions or safety measures imposed by the Australian government. Please wait to book travel until advised by Arcadia University. 

Fall 2023

Event Date
Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) TBC
Depart from U.S. July 22, 2023
Arrive in Sydney July 24
Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) July 24-27
Travel to Campus July 27
University Orientation July 31-August 4
Semester Start August 7
Semester Break September 25-October 1
Semester End December 2
Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. December 3

Academic Year 2023-2024

Event Date
Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) TBC
Depart from U.S. July 22, 2023
Arrive in Sydney July 24
Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) July 24-27
Travel to Campus July 27
University Orientation July 31-August 4
Semester One Start August 7
Semester One Break September 25-October 1
Semester End December 2
Semester Two Start February 19, 2024
Semester Two Break April 15-21
Semester Two End June 15
Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. June 16

Spring 2024

Event Date
Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) TBC
Review materials sent in advance
Depart from U.S. February 2, 2024
Arrive in Sydney February 4
Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) February 4-7
University Orientation February 5-16
Semester Start February 19
Semester Break April 15-21
Semester End June 15
Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. June 16

Academic Year Southern Hemisphere 2024

Event Date
Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) TBC
Review materials sent in advance
Depart from U.S. February 2, 2024
Arrive in Sydney February 4
Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) February 4-7
University Orientation February 5-16
Semester One Start February 19
Semester One Break April 15-21
Semester One End June 15
Semester Two Start August 5
Semester Two Break September 30-October 6
Semester Two End November 30
Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. December 1

Fall 2024 & Academic Year 2024-25

Program Start Mid-July
Program Concludes Early December (FA); Mid-June (AY)