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 of Manchester'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.
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 One Exams |
January 13-24 |
| Semester Two Start |
January 27 |
| Semester Two End |
June 6 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
June 7 |
Spring 2025
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
January 21, 2025 |
| Arrive in London |
January 22 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
January 22-25 |
| University Orientation |
January 27 |
| Semester Start |
January 27 |
| Semester End |
June 6 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
June 7 |
Fall 2025
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
September 16, 2025 |
| Arrive in London |
September 17 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
September 17-20 |
| University Orientation |
September 22-26 |
| Semester Start |
September 29 |
| Semester End |
December 19 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
December 20 |
Academic Year 2025-2026
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
September 16, 2025 |
| Arrive in London |
September 17 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
September 17-20 |
| University Orientation |
September 22-26 |
| Semester One Start |
September 29 |
| Semester One End |
December 19 |
| Return to Campus |
January 14, 2026 |
| Semester One Exams |
January 15-30 |
| Semester Two Start |
February 2 |
| Semester Two End |
June 12 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
June 13 |