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 in response to COVID-19 pandemic and any restrictions or safety measures imposed by the Irish government. Please wait to book travel until advised by Arcadia University.
Spring 2023
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
December 15
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
January 1, 2023 |
| Arrive in Dublin |
January 2 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
January 2-4 |
| University Orientation |
January 6 |
| Semester Start |
January 16 |
| Arcadia Ireland Ealu Weekend |
February 10-12 |
| Semester End |
April 21 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
April 22 |
Fall 2023
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
TBC
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
August 27, 2023 |
| Arrive in Dublin |
August 28 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
August 28-30 |
| University Orientation |
September 2-9 |
| Semester Start |
September 11 |
| Arcadia Ireland Ealu Weekend |
October 13-15 |
| Semester End |
December 15 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
December 16 |
Academic Year 2023-2024
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
TBC
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
August 27, 2023 |
| Arrive in Dublin |
August 28 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
August 28-30 |
| University Orientation |
September 2-9 |
| Semester One Start |
September 11 |
| Arcadia Ireland Ealu Weekend |
October 13-15 |
| Semester One End |
December 15 |
| Semester Two Start |
January 14, 2024 |
| Semester Two End |
April 19 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
April 20 |
Spring 2024
| Program Start |
Early January |
| Program Concludes |
Mid-May |