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 Trinity College Dublin'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.
Fall 2024
| 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 Start |
September 9 |
| Arcadia Ireland Ealu Weekend |
October 4-6 |
| Reading Week |
October 21-25 |
| Semester End |
December 14 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
December 15 |
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 Reading Week |
October 21-25 |
| Semester One End |
December 14 |
| Semester Two Start |
January 20, 2025 |
| Semester Two Reading Week |
March 3-7 |
| Semester Two End |
May 2 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
May 3 |
Spring 2025
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
January 5, 2025 |
| Arrive in Dublin |
January 6 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
January 6-8 |
| University Orientation |
January 13-17 |
| Semester Start |
January 20 |
| Ealu Weekend (Mandatory) |
February 14-16 |
| Semester Reading Week |
March 3-7 |
| Semester End |
May 2 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
May 3 |
Fall 2025 & Academic Year 2025-26
| Program Start |
Late August |
| Program Concludes |
Mid-December (FA); Late April (AY) |