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 Institute of Public Administration'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.
Spring 2025
| Event |
Date |
| Arcadia Virtual Orientation (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 |
TBC |
| Semester Start |
January 6 |
| Arcadia Ireland Ealu Weekend |
February 14-16 |
| Semester End |
April 11 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
April 12 |
Fall 2025
| Event |
Date |
| Arcadia Virtual Orientation (Mandatory) |
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
August 31, 2025 |
| Arrive in Dublin |
September 1 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
September 1-3 |
| University Orientation |
September 8-12 |
| Semester Start |
September 8 |
| Arcadia Ireland Ealu Weekend |
October 17-19 |
| Semester Break |
October 27-31 |
| Semester End |
December 13 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
December 14 |
Spring 2026
| Event |
Date |
| Arcadia Virtual Orientation (Mandatory) |
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
January 4, 2026 |
| Arrive in Dublin |
January 5 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
January 5-7 |
| University Orientation |
January 12 |
| Semester Start |
January 12 |
| Arcadia Ireland Ealu Weekend |
February 6-8 |
| Semester End |
April 18 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
April 19 |