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, Central Saint Martins' 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.
Fall 2023
| EVENT |
DATE |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
August 14, 2023
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
August 23 |
| Arrive in London |
August 24 |
| Study Abroad Module (Mandatory) |
August 29-September 15 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
September 14-16 |
| University Orientation |
September 18-22 |
| Semester Start |
September 25 |
| Semester End |
December 8 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
December 9 |
Academic Year 2023-2024
| EVENT |
DATE |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
August 29, 2023
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
September 12 |
| Arrive in London |
September 13 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
September 14-16 |
| University Orientation |
September 18-22 |
| Semester One Start |
September 25 |
| Semester One End |
December 8 |
| Semester Two Start |
February 12, 2024 |
| Study Abroad Module (Optional) |
TBC |
| Semester Two End |
June 21 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
June 22 |
Spring 2024
| EVENT |
DATE |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
TBC
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
January 30, 2024 |
| Arrive in London |
January 31 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
January 31-February 2 |
| University Orientation |
February 5-9 |
| Semester Start |
February 12 |
| Semester End |
June 21 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
June 22 |
Fall 2024 & Academic Year 2024-25
| Program Start |
Mid-August |
| Program Concludes |
Mid-December (FA); Mid-June (AY) |