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 Westminster'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 9, 2025 |
| Arrive in London |
September 10 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
September 10-13 |
| University Orientation |
September 15-19 |
| Semester One Start |
September 22 |
| Semester One End |
December 12 |
| Return to Campus |
January 4, 2026 |
| Semester One Exams |
January 5-16 |
| Semester Two Start |
January 19 |
| Semester Two End |
May 15 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
May 16 |
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 7-10 |
| University Orientation |
January 12-16 |
| Semester Start |
January 19 |
| Semester End |
May 15 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
May 16 |
Fall 2026
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
September 8, 2026 |
| Arrive in London |
September 9 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
September 9-12 |
| University Orientation |
September 14-18 |
| Semester Start |
September 21 |
| Semester End |
December 11 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
December 12 |
Academic Year 2026-2027
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
September 8, 2026 |
| Arrive in London |
September 9 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
September 9-12 |
| University Orientation |
September 14-18 |
| Semester One Start |
September 21 |
| Semester One End |
December 11 |
| Return to Campus |
January 3, 2027 |
| Semester One Exams |
January 4-15 |
| Semester Two Start |
January 18 |
| Semester Two End |
May 7 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
May 8 |