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 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) August 29, 2023
Review materials sent in advance
Depart from U.S. September 12
Arrive in London September 13
Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) September 14-15
University Orientation September 18-19
Semester Start September 25
Semester End December 15
Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. December 16

Academic Year 2023-2024

Event Date
Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) August 29, 2023
Review materials sent in advance
Depart from U.S. September 12
Arrive in London September 13
Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) September 14-15
University Orientation September 18-19
Semester One Start September 25
Semester One End December 15
Return to Campus January 7
Semester One Exams January 8-19
Semester Two Start January 29
Semester Two End May 17
Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. May 18

Spring 2024

Event Date
Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) TBC
Review materials sent in advance
Depart from U.S. January 20, 2024
Arrive in London January 21
Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) January 21-23
University Orientation January 24-25
Semester Start January 29
Semester End May 17
Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. May 18

Fall 2024 & Academic Year 2024-25

Program Start Mid-September
Program Concludes Mid-December (FA); Mid-May (AY)