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 and any restrictions or safety measures imposed by the Irish government. Please wait to book travel until advised by Arcadia University.
Academic Year 2025-2026
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
September 14, 2025 |
| Arrive in Dublin |
September 15 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
September 15-16 |
| University Orientation |
September 15-19 |
| Semester One Start |
September 22 |
| Arcadia Ireland Ealu Weekend |
October17-19 |
| Semester One End |
December 29 |
| Semester Two Start |
February 3, 2026 |
| Semester Break |
April 21-25 |
| Semester Two End |
May 31 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
June 1 |
Spring 2026
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
January 25, 2025 |
| Arrive in Dublin |
January 26 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
January 26-27 |
| University Orientation |
January 28-30 |
| Semester Start |
February 3 |
| Arcadia Ireland Ealu Weekend |
February 6-8 |
| Reading Week |
March 16-20 |
| Semester Break |
April 6-10 |
| Semester End |
May 30 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
May 31 |
Fall 2026*
| Event |
Date |
| Arcadia Virtual Orientation (Mandatory) |
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
September 13, 2026 |
| Arrive in Dublin |
September 14 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
September 14-15 |
| University Orientation |
September 15-19 |
| Semester Start |
September 21 |
| Arcadia Ireland Ealu Weekend |
October 16-18 |
| Semester End |
December 18 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
December 19 |
Academic Year 2026-2027*
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
September 13, 2026 |
| Arrive in Dublin |
September 14 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
September 14-15 |
| University Orientation |
September 15-19 |
| Semester One Start |
September 21 |
| Arcadia Ireland Ealu Weekend |
October 16-18 |
| Semester One End |
December 18 |
| Semester Two Start |
February 2, 2027 |
| Semester Break |
March 15-19 |
| Semester Two End |
May 29 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
May 30 |
*Please note that SOME dates are not finalized and ARE subject to change