IMPORTANT: Arcadia University program dates are set in accordance with the overseas institution’s academic calendar and the Arcadia University mandatory orientation dates. 

Dates subject to change based on the City University of London's planned academic calendar and any restrictions or safety measures imposed by the British government. Please wait to book travel until advised by Arcadia University.

Spring 2025

Event Date
Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) Review materials sent in advance
Depart from U.S. January 19, 2025
Arrive in London January 20
Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) January 20-22
University Orientation January 22-24
Semester Start January 27
Semester End April 17
Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. April 18

Fall 2025

Event Date
Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) Review materials sent in advance
Depart from U.S. September 21, 2025
Arrive in London September 22
Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) September 22-24
University Orientation September 24-25
Semester Start September 39
Semester End December 18
Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. December 19

Academic Year 2025-2026

Event Date
Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) Review materials sent in advance
Depart from U.S. September 21, 2025
Arrive in London September 22
Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) September 22-24
University Orientation September 24-25
Semester One Start September 29
Semester One End December 18
Return to Campus January 4, 2026
Semester One Exams January 5-23
Semester Two Start January 26
Semester Two End May 29
Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. May 30

Spring 2026

Event Date
Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) Review materials sent in advance
Depart from U.S. January 18, 2026
Arrive in London January 19
Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) January 19-21
University Orientation January 21-23
Semester Start January 26
Semester End April 17
Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. April 18