IMPORTANT: Pay special attention to arrival times, airport details and other requirements.
Arcadia University program dates are set in accordance with the overseas institutions' academic calendars and the Arcadia University mandatory orientation dates.
Dates subject to change based on Arcadia in London's planned academic calendar in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and any restrictions or safety measures imposed by the British government.
Please wait to book travel until advised by Arcadia University.
Spring 2024
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart U.S. |
January 7, 2024 |
| Arrive in London |
January 8 |
| Arcadia Orientation |
January 8-14 |
| Partner University Orientation |
Varies by Institution |
| Courses Begin |
January 15 |
| Semester Break |
February 26-March 1 |
| Courses End |
April 19 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
April 20* |
* Students taking courses at City University MAY have a later end date.
Speak to your Program Advisor for furhter details.
Fall 2024
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart U.S. |
September 1, 2024 |
| Arrive in London |
September 2 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
September 2-8 |
| Partner University Orientation |
Varies by Institution |
| Courses Start |
September 9 |
| Semester Break |
October 21-25 |
| Courses End |
December 13 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
December 14* |
* Students taking courses at City University MAY have a later end date.
Speak to your Program Advisor for furhter details.
Academic Year 2024-2025
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart U.S. |
September 1, 2024 |
| Arrive in London |
September 2 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
September 2-8 |
| Partner University Orientation |
Varies by Institution |
| Fall Courses Start |
September 9 |
| Fall Semester Break |
October 21-25 |
| Fall Courses End |
December 13 |
| Spring Semester Start |
January 13, 2025 |
| Spring Semester Break |
TBC |
| Spring Semester End |
April 18 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
April 19 |
Spring 2025
| Program Start |
Early January |
| Program Concludes |
Mid-April |