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) |