IMPORTANT: Accepted students can book their travel according to the dates listed below, once they have been advised to do so by Arcadia staff.
Dates subject to change based on the University of the Art'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 2025
| EVENT |
DATE |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
September 2, 2025 |
| Arrive in London |
September 3 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
September 3-6 |
| University Orientation |
September 8 |
| Semester Start |
September 8 |
| Semester End |
December 5 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
December 6 |
Spring 2026
| EVENT |
DATE |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
January 13, 2026 |
| Arrive in London |
January 14 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
January 14-16 |
| University Orientation |
January 19 |
| Semester Start |
January 19 |
| Semester End |
April 17 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
April 18 * |
| * Students pursuing an internship |
May 23 |
Fall 2026
| EVENT |
DATE |
| Program Starts |
Early September |
| Program Concludes |
Early December |