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 Oxford Hertford College'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 30, 2025 |
| Arrive in London |
October 1 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
October 1-5 |
| University Orientation |
October 6-10 |
| Semester One Start |
October 12 |
| Semester One End |
December 6 |
| Return to Campus |
January 15, 2026 |
| Semester Two Start |
January 18 |
| Semester Two End |
June 20 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
June 21 |
Spring 2026
| EVENT |
DATE |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
January 6, 2026 |
| Arrive in London |
January 7 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
January 7-12 |
| University Orientation |
January 13 |
| Semester Start |
January 18 |
| Semester End |
June 20 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
June 21 |
Early Start/Fall 2026
| EVENT |
DATE |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
September 1, 2026 |
| Arrive in London |
September 2 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
September 2-5 |
| University Orientation |
September 7 |
| Semester Start |
September 8 |
| Semester End |
December 5 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
December 6 |
Academic Year 2026-2027
| EVENT |
DATE |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
September 29, 2026 |
| Arrive in London |
September 30 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
September 30-October 4 |
| University Orientation |
October 5-9 |
| Semester One Start |
October 12 |
| Semester One End |
December 5 |
| Return to Campus |
January 14, 2027 |
| Semester Two Start |
January 18 |
| Semester Two End |
June 19 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
June 20 |