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.
Fall 2022
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
August 31
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart U.S. |
September 6, 2022 |
| Arrive in London |
September 7 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
September 8-11 |
| Partner University Orientation |
Varies by Institution |
| Courses Start |
September 12 |
| Reading Week |
October 24-28 |
| Courses End |
December 16 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
December 17* |
* Students taking courses at City University will have a later end date.
Speak to your Program Advisor for furhter details.
Academic Year 2022-2023
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
August 31
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart U.S. |
September 6, 2022 |
| Arrive in London |
September 7 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
September 8-11 |
| Partner University Orientation |
Varies by Institution |
| Fall Courses Start |
September 12 |
| Fall Reading Week |
October 24-28 |
| Fall Courses End |
December 16 |
| Spring Semester Start |
January 16, 2023 |
| Reading Week |
TBC |
| Spring Semester End |
April 14 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
April 15* |
* Students taking courses at City University will have a later end date of april 22.
Speak to your Program Advisor for furhter details.
Spring 2023
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
December 7
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart U.S. |
January 8, 2023 |
| Arrive in London |
January 9 |
| Arcadia Orientation |
January 9-13 |
| Partner University Orientation |
Varies by Institution |
| Courses Begin |
January 16 |
| Reading Week |
TBC |
| Courses End |
April 14 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
April 15 |
| City University Part-Time Enrollment Concludes |
April 22* |
* Students taking courses at City University will have a later end date.
Speak to your Program Advisor for furhter details.
Fall 2023 and Academic Year 2023-2024
Program calendar will be announced once dates are confirmed.