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 2023

Event Date
Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) December 12
Review materials sent in advance
Depart from U.S. January 3, 2023
Arrive in London January 4
Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) January 4-9
University Orientation January 9-13
Semester Start January 16
Internship Placement April 3-May 19
Semester End June 23
Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. June 24

Fall 2023

Event Date
Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) TBC
Review materials sent in advance
Depart from U.S. September 19, 2023
Arrive in London September 20
Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) September 21-22
University Orientation September 22-30
Semester Start October 2
Semester End December 15
Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. December 16

Academic Year 2023-2024

Event Date
Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) TBC
Review materials sent in advance
Depart from U.S. September 19, 2023
Arrive in London September 20
Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) September 21-22
University Orientation September 22-30
Semester One Start October 2
Semester One End December 15
Semester One Exams TBC 2024
Semester Two Start TBC
Semester Two End June 14
Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. June 15

Spring 2024

Program Start Early January
Program Concludes Mid-June