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 Maynooth University's planned academic calendar in response to the 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 2024
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
January 27, 2024 |
| Arrive in Dublin |
January 28 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
January 28-29 |
| University Orientation |
January 30-February 2 |
| Arcadia Ireland Ealu Weekend |
February 16-18 |
| Semester Start |
February 5 |
| Reading Week |
March 25-28 |
| Semester Break |
April 1-5 |
| Semester End |
June 1 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
June 2 |
Fall 2024
| Event |
Date |
| Arcadia Virtual Orientation (Mandatory) |
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
September 15, 2024 |
| Arrive in Dublin |
September 16 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
September 16-17 |
| University Orientation |
September 16-20 |
| Semester Start |
September 23 |
| Arcadia Ireland Ealu Weekend |
October 4-6 |
| Semester End |
December 20 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
December 21 |
Academic Year 2024-2025
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
September 15, 2024 |
| Arrive in Dublin |
September 16 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
September 16-17 |
| University Orientation |
September 16-20 |
| Semester One Start |
September 23 |
| Arcadia Ireland Ealu Weekend |
October 4-6 |
| Semester One End |
December 20 |
| Semester Two Start |
February 4, 2025 |
| Semester Break |
April 21-25 |
| Semester Two End |
May 31 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
June 1 |
Spring 2025
| Program Start |
Late January |
| Program Concludes |
Early June |