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 11, 2018 |
| Arrive in London |
September 12 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
September 12-15 |
| University Orientation |
September 17-21 |
| Semester One Start |
September 24 |
| Semester One End |
December 14 |
| Semester Two Start |
January 7, 2019 |
| Semester Two Break |
March 30-April 28 |
| Semester Two End |
June 7 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
June 8 |
Spring 2019
| Event |
Date |
| Depart from U.S. |
January 1, 2019 |
| Arrive in London |
January 2 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
January 2-3 |
| University Orientation |
January 4 |
| Semester Start |
January 7 |
| Semester Break |
March 30-April 28 |
| Semester End |
June 7 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
June 8 |
Fall 2019
| Event |
Date |
| Depart from U.S. |
September 10, 2019 |
| Arrive in London |
September 11 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
September 11-14 |
| University Orientation |
September 16-23 |
| Semester Start |
September 23 |
| Semester 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 10, 2019 |
| Arrive in London |
September 11 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
September 11-14 |
| University Orientation |
September 16-23 |
| Semester One Start |
September 23 |
| Semester One Break |
November 4-8 |
| Semester One End |
December 13 |
| Exam Period |
January 6-17. 2020 |
| Semester Two Start |
January 20 |
| Semester Two Break |
April 8 - May 4 |
| Exam Period |
May 5 -29 |
| Semester Two End |
May 29 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
May 30 |
Spring 2020
| Event |
Date |
| Depart from U.S. |
January 8, 2020 |
| Arrive in London |
January 9 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
January 9-14 |
| University Orientation |
January 15-17 |
| Semester Start |
January 20 |
| Semester Break |
April 14-May 4 |
| Semester End |
May 29 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
May 30 |