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) |