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 University College London'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.

Spring 2024

Event Date
Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) Review materials sent in advance
Depart from U.S. January 2, 2024
Arrive in London January 3
Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) January 3-5
University Orientation TBC
Semester Start January 8
Semester End June 7
Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. June 8

Fall 2024

Event Date
Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) Review materials sent in advance
Depart from U.S. September 10, 2024
Arrive in London September 11
Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) September 11-14
University Orientation September 16-20
Semester Start September 23
Semester End December 13
Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. December 14

Academic Year 2024-2025

Event Date
Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) Review materials sent in advance
Depart from U.S. September 10, 2024
Arrive in London September 11
Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) September 11-14
University Orientation September 16-20
Semester One Start September 23
Semester One End December 13
Return to Campus January 12, 2025
Semester Two Start January 13
Semester Two End June 13
Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. June 14

Spring 2025

Program Start Early January
Program Concludes Early June