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.
Early Start Fall/AY 2021
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
August 23
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
September 1, 2021 |
| Arrive in London |
September 2 |
| Arcadia Orientation |
TBC |
| London College of Fashion Orientation |
September 3 |
| Courses Start |
September 6 |
| Courses End |
December 17 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
December 18 |
Fall 2021
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
August 23
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart U.S. |
September 10, 2021 |
| Arrive in London |
September 11 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
TBC |
| Courses Start |
September 13 |
| Reading Week |
October 25-29 |
| Courses End |
December 17 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
December 18 |
Academic Year 2021-2022
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
August 23
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart U.S. |
September 10, 2021 |
| Arrive in London |
September 11 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
TBC |
| Fall Courses Start |
September 13 |
| Fall Reading Week |
October 25-29 |
| Fall Courses End |
December 17 |
| Spring Semester Start |
January 17, 2022* |
| Reading Week |
February 28-March 4 |
| Spring Semester End |
April 26 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
April 27 |
Spring 2022
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
TBC |
| Depart U.S. |
January 14, 2022 |
| Arrive in London |
January 15 |
| Arcadia Orientation |
TBC |
| Courses Begin |
January 17 |
| Reading Week |
February 28-March 4 |
| Courses End |
April 26 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
April 27 |
Fall 2022
Program calendar will be announced once dates are confirmed.
Academic 2022-2023
Program calendar will be announced once dates are confirmed.