IMPORTANT: Pay special attention to arrival times, airport details and other requirements.
Accepted students can book their travel according to the dates listed below, once they have been advised to do so by their Program Advisor.
Dates subject to change based on the University of the Arts's planned academic calendars and any restrictions or safety measures imposed by the British government. Please wait to book travel until advised by Arcadia University.
Academic Year 2024-2025
| EVENT |
DATE |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
September 17, 2024 |
| Arrive in London |
September 18 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
September 18-20 |
| University Orientation |
September 23-27 |
| Semester One Start |
September 30 |
| Semester One End |
December 13 |
| Return to Campus |
January 12, 2025 |
| Study Abroad Module (Optional) |
January 6-24 |
| Semester Two Start |
January 13 |
| Semester Two End |
June 20 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
June 21 |
Spring 2025
| EVENT |
DATE |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
February 4, 2025 |
| Arrive in London |
February 5 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
February 5-7 |
| University Orientation |
February 10-14 |
| Semester Start |
February 17 |
| Semester End |
June 20 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
June 21 |
Fall 2025
| EVENT |
DATE |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
August 26, 2025 |
| Arrive in London |
August 27 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
August 27-30 |
| University Orientation |
September 1 |
| Semester Start |
September 1 |
| Semester End |
December 12 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
December 13 |
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 17-19 |
| University Orientation |
September 22-26 |
| Semester One Start |
September 29 |
| Semester One End |
December 12 |
| Return to Campus |
January 11, 2026 |
| Semester Two Start |
January 12 |
| Semester Two End |
June 19 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
June 20 |