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.
Fall Semester Start-Up Program 2020
| Event |
Date |
| Depart from U.S.* |
September 5, 2020 |
| Arrive in Dublin* |
September 6 |
| Semester Start-Up Program Start* |
September 7 |
| Semester Start* |
September 14 |
| Arcadia In-Country Connection* |
TBD |
| Reading Week |
October 26-30 |
| Semester End* |
December 18 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S.* |
December 19 |
*Updated due to COVID-19
Fall 2020
| Event |
Date |
| Depart from U.S.* |
September 19, 2020 |
| Arrive in Dublin* |
September 20 |
| University Orientation* |
September 21 |
| Semester Start* |
September 28 |
| Arcadia In-Country Connection* |
TBD |
| Reading Week* |
November 9 |
| Semester End* |
December 18 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S.* |
December 19 |
*Updated due to COVID-19
Academic Year 2020-2021
| Event |
Date |
| Depart from U.S.* |
September 19, 2020 |
| Arrive in Dublin* |
September 20 |
| University Orientation* |
September 21 |
| Semester One Start* |
September 28 |
| Arcadia In-Country Connection* |
TBD |
| Semester One Reading Week* |
November 9 |
| Semester One End* |
December 18 |
| Semester Two Start* |
February 1, 2021 |
| Semester Two Reading Week |
March 8-12 |
| Semester Two End |
May 28 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
May 29 |
*Updated due to COVID-19
Spring 2021
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.
| Event |
Date |
| Arcadia Virtual Orientation (Mandatory) |
TBD |
| Depart from U.S. |
January 17, 2021 |
| Arrive in Dublin |
January 18 |
| University Orientation |
January 24 |
| Semester Start |
February 1 |
| Reading Week |
March 15-19; April 26-30; May 3-7 |
| Semester End |
May 28 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
May 29 |