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.
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*
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
August 26, 2025 |
| Arrive in Dublin |
August 27 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
August 27-29 |
| University Orientation |
September 1-5 |
| Semester Start |
September 8 |
| Arcadia Ireland Ealu Weekend |
October 17-19 |
| Semester End |
December 12 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
December 13 |
Academic Year 2025-2026*
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
August 26, 2025 |
| Arrive in Dublin |
August 27 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
August 27-29 |
| University Orientation |
September 1-5 |
| Semester One Start |
September 8 |
| Arcadia Ireland Ealu Weekend |
October 17-19 |
| Semester One End |
December 12 |
| Semester Two Start |
January 12, 2026 |
| Semester Two End |
April 17 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
April 18 |
*Please note that SOME dates are not finalized and ARE subject to change