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 London College of Fashion's 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
Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) August 25-26
University Orientation August 29
Semester Start August 29
Semester End December 1
Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. December 2

Spring 2024

EVENT DATE
Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) TBC
Review materials sent in advance
Depart from U.S. January 2, 2024
Arrive in London January 3
Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) January 3-5
University Orientation January 8
Semester Start January 8
Semester End April 12
Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. April 13

Fall 2024

Program Start Mid-August
Program Concludes Early December