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 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and any restrictions or safety measures imposed by the British government. Please wait to book travel until advised by Arcadia University.
Fall 2023
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
September 12, 2023
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
September 19 |
| Arrive in London |
September 20 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
September 21-24 |
| University Orientation |
September 25-29 |
| Semester Start |
October 2 |
| Semester End |
December 15 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
December 16 |
Academic Year 2023-2024
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
September 12, 2023
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
September 19 |
| Arrive in London |
September 20 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
September 21-24 |
| University Orientation |
September 25-29 |
| Semester One Start |
October 2 |
| Semester One End |
December 15 |
| Return to Campus |
January 7, 2024 |
| Semester Two Start |
January 15 |
| Semester Two End |
June 14 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
June 15 |
Spring 2024
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
TBC
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
January 2, 2024 |
| Arrive in London |
January 3 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
January 3-7 |
| University Orientation |
January 8-12 |
| Semester Start |
January 15 |
| Semester End |
June 14 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
June 15 |
Fall 2024 & Academic Year 2024-25
| Event |
Date |
| Program Start |
Mid-September |
| Program Concludes |
Mid-December (FA); Mid-June (AY) |