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 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 9, 2025 |
| Arrive in London |
September 10 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
September 10-13 |
| University Orientation |
September 15-19 |
| Semester One Start |
September 22 |
| Semester One End |
December 12 |
| Return to Campus |
January 11, 2026 |
| Semester Two Start |
January 12 |
| Semester Two End |
June 12 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
June 13 |
Spring 2026
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
January 4, 2026 |
| Arrive in London |
January 5 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
January 5-8 |
| University Orientation |
January 9 |
| Semester Start |
January 12 |
| Semester End |
June 12 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
June 13 |
Fall 2026
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
September 15, 2026 |
| Arrive in London |
September 16 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
September 16-19 |
| University Orientation |
September 21-October 2 |
| Semester Start |
October 5 |
| Semester End |
December 18 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
December 19 |
Academic Year 2026-2027
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
September 15, 2026 |
| Arrive in London |
September 16 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
September 16-19 |
| University Orientation |
September 21-October 2 |
| Semester One Start |
October 5 |
| Semester One End |
December 18 |
| Return to Campus |
January 10, 2027 |
| Semester Two Start |
January 11 |
| Semester Two End |
June 11 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
June 12 |