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 SOAS' planned academic calendar and any restrictions or safety measures imposed by the British government. Please wait to book travel until advised by Arcadia University.
Fall 2024
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
September 17, 2024 |
| Arrive in London |
September 18 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
September 18-22 |
| University Orientation |
September 23-27 |
| Semester Start |
September 30 |
| Semester End |
December 13 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
December 14 |
Academic Year 2024-2025
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
September 17, 2024 |
| Arrive in London |
September 18 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
September 18-22 |
| University Orientation |
September 23-27 |
| Semester One Start |
September 30 |
| Semester One End |
December 13 |
| Return to Campus |
January 5, 2025 |
| Semester Two Start |
January 6 |
| Semester Two End |
June 13 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
June 14 |
Spring 2025
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
January 1, 2025 |
| Arrive in London |
January 2 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
January 2-5 |
| Semester Start |
January 6 |
| University Orientation |
January 6-10 |
| Semester End |
June 13 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
June 14 |
Fall 2025 & Academic Year 2025-26
| Event |
Date |
| Program Start |
Mid-September |
| Program Concludes |
Mid-December (FA); Mid-June (AY) |