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 2023

Event Date
Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) August 22, 2023
Review materials sent in advance
Depart U.S. September 3
Arrive in London September 4
Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) September 5-10
Partner University Orientation Varies by Institution
Courses Start September 11
Semester Break October 23-27
Courses End December 15
Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. December 16*
* Students taking courses at City University MAY have a later end date.
Speak to your Program Advisor for furhter details.


Academic Year 2023-2024

Event Date
Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) August 22, 2023
Review materials sent in advance
Depart U.S. September 3
Arrive in London September 4
Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) September 5-10
Partner University Orientation Varies by Institution
Fall Courses Start September 11
Fall Semester Break October 23-27
Fall Courses End December 15
Spring Semester Start January 15, 2024
Spring Semester Break February 26-March 1
Spring Semester End April 19
Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. April 20
 

Spring 2024

Event Date
Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) TBC
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 & Academic Year 2024-25

Program Start Mid-August
Program Concludes Mid-December (FA); Late April (AY)