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 King's College 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.
Academic Year 2025-2026
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
September 16, 2025 |
| Arrive in London |
September 17 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
September 17-20 |
| University Orientation |
September 22-26 |
| Semester One Start |
September 29 |
| Semester One End |
December 19 |
| Return to Campus |
January 8, 2026 |
| Semester One Exam Period |
January 9-15 |
| Semester Two Start |
January 16 |
| Semester Two End |
June 5 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
June 6 |
Spring 2026
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
January 6, 2026 |
| Arrive in London |
January 7 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
January 7-10 |
| University Orientation |
January 12-15 |
| Semester Start |
January 16 |
| Semester End |
June 5 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
June 6 |
Fall 2026
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
September 15, 2026 |
| Arrive in London |
September 16 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
September 16-19 |
| University Orientation |
September 21-25 |
| Semester Start |
September 28 |
| Semester End |
December 18 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
December 19 |
Academic Year 2026-2027
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
September 15, 2026 |
| Arrive in London |
September 16 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
September 16-19 |
| University Orientation |
September 21-25 |
| Semester One Start |
September 28 |
| Semester One End |
December 18 |
| Return to Campus |
January 10, 2027 |
| Semester One Exam Period |
January 11-22 |
| Semester Two Start |
January 25 |
| Semester Two End |
June 4 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
June 5 |