IMPORTANT: Pay special attention to arrival times, airport details and other requirements.
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 in response to 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 2021
| Event |
Date |
| Arcadia Virtual Orientation (Mandatory) |
December 16
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
January 16, 2021 |
| Arrive in Dublin |
January 17 |
| Arcadia In-Country Orientation |
January 18 |
| University Orientation |
January 24 |
| Semester Start |
February 1 |
| Reading Week |
March 15-19; April 26-30; May 3-7 |
| Semester End |
May 22 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
May 23 |
Pre-session 2021
| Event |
Date |
| Arcadia Virtual Orientation (Mandatory) |
TBC |
| Depart from U.S. |
July 24, 2021 |
| Arrive in Dublin |
July 25 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
July 26-August 7 |
| University Orientation |
August 8 |
| Semester Start-Up Program Start |
August 9 |
| Fall Semester Start |
August 30 |
Fall 2021
| Event |
Date |
| Arcadia Virtual Orientation (Mandatory) |
TBC |
| Depart from U.S. |
August 14, 2021 |
| Arrive in Dublin |
August 15 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
August 16-22 |
| University Orientation |
August 23-27 |
| Semester Start |
August 30 |
| Reading Week |
TBC |
| Semester End |
December 17 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
December 18 |
Academic Year 2021-2022
| Event |
Date |
| Arcadia Virtual Orientation (Mandatory) |
TBC |
| Depart from U.S. |
August 14, 2021 |
| Arrive in Dublin |
August 15 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
August 16-22 |
| University Orientation |
August 23-27 |
| Semester One Start |
August 30 |
| Semester One Reading Week |
TBC |
| Semester One End |
December 17 |
| Semester Two Start |
January 31, 2022 |
| Semester Two Reading Week |
TBC |
| Semester Two End |
May 21 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
May 22 |
Spring 2022
Program calendar will be announced once dates are confirmed.