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 Goldsmiths, University of London's planned academic calendar in response to COVID-19 pandemic and any restrictions or safety measures imposed by the British government. Please wait to book travel until advised by Arcadia University.

Spring 2024

Event Date
Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) Review materials sent in advance
Depart from U.S. January 2, 2024
Arrive in London January 3
Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) January 3-5
University Orientation January 8-12
Semester Start January 8
Internship Placement March 25 - May 10
Semester End June 14
Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. June 15

Fall 2024

Event Date
Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) Review materials sent in advance
Depart from U.S. September 17, 2024
Arrive in London September 18
Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) September 18-20
University Orientation September 23-27
Semester Start September 30
Semester End December 13
Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. December 14

Academic Year 2024-2025

Event Date
Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) Review materials sent in advance
Depart from U.S. September 17, 2024
Arrive in London September 18
Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) September 18-20
University Orientation September 23-27
Semester One Start September 30
Semester One End December 13
Semester Two Start TBC
Semester Two End June 20
Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. June 21

Spring 2025

Program Start Mid-January
Program Concludes Mid-June