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 2, 2018 |
| Arrive in London |
September 3 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
September 3-4 |
| University Orientation |
September 5-14 |
| Semester One Start |
September 17 |
| Semester One End |
December 14 |
| Semester Two Start |
January 28, 2019 |
| Semester Two Break |
April 13-28 |
| Semester Two End |
May 24 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
May 25 |
Spring 2019
| Event |
Date |
| Depart from U.S. |
January 16, 2019 |
| Arrive in London |
January 17 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
January 17-22 |
| University Orientation |
January 23-26 |
| Semester Start |
January 28 |
| Semester Break |
April 13-28 |
| Semester End |
May 24 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
May 25 |
Fall 2019
| Event |
Date |
| Depart from U.S. |
August 28, 2019 |
| Arrive in London |
August 29 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
August 29-September 3 |
| University Orientation |
September 3-13 |
| Semester Start |
September 16 |
| Semester End |
December 13 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
December 14 |
Academic Year 2019-2020
| Event |
Date |
| Depart from U.S. |
August 28, 2019 |
| Arrive in London |
August 29 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
August 29-September 3 |
| University Orientation |
September 3-13 |
| Semester One Start |
September 16 |
| Semester One End |
December 13 |
| Exam Period |
January 6-17 |
| Semester Two Start |
January 27, 2020 |
| Semester Two Break |
April 4-19 |
| Exam Period |
May 11-22 |
| Semester Two End |
May 22 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
May 23 |
Spring 2020
| Event |
Date |
| Depart from U.S. |
January 15, 2020 |
| Arrive in London |
January 16 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
January 16-21 |
| University Orientation |
January 21-24 |
| Semester Start |
January 27 |
| Semester Break |
April 4-20 |
| Semester End |
May 22 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
May 23 |