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)