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.
Fall 2020
| Event |
Date |
| Arcadia Virtual Orientation (Mandatory)* |
TBD |
| Depart from U.S.* |
September 11, 2020 |
| Arrive in London* |
September 12 |
| University Orientation |
September 14-18 |
| Semester Start |
September 21 |
| Arcadia In-Country Connection* |
TBD |
| Semester End |
December 11 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
December 12 |
*Updated due to COVID-19
Academic Year 2020-2021
| Event |
Date |
| Arcadia Virtual Orientation (Mandatory)* |
TBD |
| Depart from U.S.* |
September 11, 2020 |
| Arrive in London* |
September 12 |
| University Orientation |
September 14-18 |
| Semester One Start |
September 21 |
| Arcadia In-Country Connection* |
TBD |
| Semester One End |
December 11 |
| Exam Period |
January 4-15, 2021 |
| Semester Two Start* |
January 25 |
| Semester Two Break* |
April 17-May 3 |
| Exam Period* |
May 6-June 4 |
| Semester Two End* |
June 4 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S.* |
June 5 |
*Updated due to COVID-19
Spring 2021
Dates subject to change based on the Queen Mary University'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.
| Event |
Date |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
December 14
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
January 13 |
| Arrive in London |
January 14 |
| University Orientation |
January 18-22 |
| Semester Start |
January 25 |
| Semester Break |
April 17-May 3 |
| Semester End |
June 4 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
June 5 |
Fall 2021
Program calendar will be announced once dates are confirmed.
Academic Year 2021-2022
Program calendar will be announced once dates are confirmed.