IMPORTANT: Pay special attention to arrival times, airport details and other requirements.
Arcadia University program dates are set in accordance with the overseas institution’s academic calendar and the Arcadia University mandatory orientation dates. Accepted students can book their travel according to the dates listed below. Students will be notified on the rare occasion of a change to the program calendar.
Academic Year 2018-2019
| Event |
Date |
| Depart from U.S. |
September 18 |
| Arrive in London |
September 19 |
| Arcadia Orientation Mandatory |
September 19-21 |
| University Orientation |
September 24-28 |
| Semester One Start |
October 1 |
| Semester One Break |
November 5-9 |
| Semester One End |
January 13, 2019 |
| Semester Two Start |
January 14 |
| Semester Two Break |
March 30-April 28 |
| Semester Two End |
June 21 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
June 22 |
Spring 2019
| Event |
Date |
| Depart from U.S. |
January 2, 2019 |
| Arrive in London |
January 3 |
| Arcadia Orientation Mandatory |
January 3-January 7 |
| University Orientation |
January 7-11 |
| Semester Start |
January 14 |
| Semester Break |
March 30-April 28 |
| Semester End |
June 21 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
June 22 |
Fall 2019
| Event |
Date |
| Depart from U.S. |
September 17 |
| Arrive in London |
September 18 |
| Arcadia Orientation Mandatory |
September 18-20 |
| University Orientation |
September 23-27 |
| Semester Start |
September 30 |
| Semester One Break |
November 4-8 |
| Semester End |
December 13 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
December 14 |
Academic Year 2019-2020
| Event |
Date |
| Depart from U.S. |
September 17 |
| Arrive in London |
September 18 |
| Arcadia Orientation Mandatory |
September 18-20 |
| University Orientation |
September 23-27 |
| Semester One Start |
September 30 |
| Semester One Break |
November 4-8 |
| Semester One End |
January 12, 2020 |
| Semester Two Start |
January 13 |
| Semester Two Break |
March 28-April 26 |
| Semester Two End |
June 19 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
June 20 |
Spring 2020
Arcadia program dates will be finalized 6-8 months prior to the start of the semester. (Students should not book travel until calendars are finalized.)
| Event |
Date |
| Depart from U.S. |
January 1, 2020 |
| Arrive in London |
January 2 |
| Arcadia Orientation Mandatory |
January 2-3 |
| University Orientation |
January 6-10 |
| Semester Start |
January 13 |
| Semester Break |
March 28-April 26 |
| Semester End |
June 19 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
June 20 |