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 St. Mary's 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.
Academic Year 2025-2026
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
September 7, 2025 |
| Arrive in London |
September 8 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
September 8-10 |
| University Orientation |
September 11-19 |
| Semester One Start |
September 22 |
| Semester One End |
December 12 |
| Return to Campus |
TBC |
| Semester One Exams |
TBC |
| Semester Two Start |
January 26 |
| Semester Two End |
May 15 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
May 16 |
Spring 2026
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
January 17, 2026 |
| Arrive in London |
January 18 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
January 18-20 |
| University Orientation |
January 20-23 |
| Semester Start |
January 26 |
| Semester End |
May 15 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
May 16 |
Fall 2026
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
September 6, 2026 |
| Arrive in London |
September 7 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
September 7-9 |
| University Orientation |
September 10-18 |
| Semester Start |
September 21 |
| Semester End |
December 11 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
December 12 |
Academic Year 2026-2027
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
September 6, 2026 |
| Arrive in London |
September 7 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
September 7-9 |
| University Orientation |
September 10-18 |
| Semester One Start |
September 21 |
| Semester One End |
December 11 |
| Return to Campus |
January 24, 2027 |
| Semester Two Start |
January 25 |
| Semester Two End |
May 14 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
May 15 |