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 Queen Mary University'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 7, 2025 |
| Arrive in London |
January 8 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
January 8-11 |
| University Orientation |
January 13-17 |
| Semester Start |
January 20 |
| Semester End |
June 6 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
June 7 |
Fall 2025
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
September 9, 2025 |
| Arrive in London |
September 10 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
September 10-13 |
| University Orientation |
September 15-19 |
| Semester Start |
September 22 |
| Semester End |
December 12 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
December 13 |
Academic Year 2025-2026
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
September 9, 2025 |
| Arrive in London |
September 10 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
September 10-13 |
| University Orientation |
September 15-19 |
| Semester One Start |
September 22 |
| Semester One End |
December 12 |
| Return to Campus* |
January 5, 2026 |
| Semester One Exams* (TBD) |
January 8-23 |
| Semester Two Start |
January 26 |
| 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 13, 2026 |
| Arrive in London |
January 14 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
January 14-16 |
| University Orientation |
January 19-23 |
| Semester Start |
January 26 |
| Semester End |
June 5 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
June 6 |