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) |