IMPORTANT: Pay special attention to arrival times, airport details and other requirements.

Arcadia University program dates are set in accordance with the overseas institution’s academic calendar and the Arcadia University mandatory orientation dates. 

Program Dates are subject to change based on the Burren College of Art's planned academic calendar and any restrictions or safety measures imposed by the Irish government. Please wait to book travel until advised by Arcadia University.

Fall 2024

Event Date
Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) Review materials sent in advance
Depart from U.S. August 28, 2024
Arrive in Dublin August 29
Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) August 29-31
University Orientation September 2-6
Semester Start September 9
Arcadia Ireland Ealu Weekend October 4-6
Semester End December 13
Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. December 14

Academic Year 2024-2025

Event Date
Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) Review materials sent in advance
Depart from U.S. August 28, 2024
Arrive in Dublin August 29
Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) August 29-31
University Orientation September 2-6
Semester One Start September 9
Arcadia Ireland Ealu Weekend October 4-6
Semester One End December 13
Semester Two Start January 13, 2025
Semester Two End April 19
Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. April 20

Spring 2025

Event Date
Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) Review materials sent in advance 
Depart from U.S. January 1, 2025
Arrive in Dublin January 2
Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) January 2-4
University Orientation January 6
Semester Start January 13
Arcadia Ireland Ealu Weekend February 14-16
Semester End April 19
Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. April 20

Fall 2025 & Academic Year 2025-26

Program Start Late August
Program Concludes Mid-December (FA); Late April (AY)