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 2022
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
December 9
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
January 8, 2022 |
| Arrive in Dublin |
January 9 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
January 9-11 |
| University Orientation |
January 17-21 |
| Semester Start |
January 24 |
| Ealu Weekend (Mandatory) |
February 11-13 |
| Semester Reading Weeks |
March 7-11 and April 18-22 |
| Semester End |
May 7 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
May 8 |
Pre-session 2022
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
TBC
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
August 16, 2022 |
| Arrive in Dublin |
August 17 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
August 17-18 |
| University Orientation |
August 21 & September 5-9 |
| Semester Start-Up Program |
August 22-September 9 |
| Fall Semester Start |
September 12 |
| See below for additional Fall 2022 |
important dates and events. |
Fall 2022
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
TBC
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
August 28, 2022 |
| Arrive in Dublin |
August 29 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
August 29-31 |
| University Orientation |
September 5-9 |
| Semester Start |
September 12 |
| Arcadia Community Building Weekend |
September 23-25 |
| Arcadia Ireland Ealu Weekend |
October 15-17 |
| Reading Week |
TBC |
| Semester End |
December 18 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
December 19 |
Academic Year 2022-2023 (Subject to change)
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
TBC
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
August 28, 2022 |
| Arrive in Dublin |
August 29 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
August 29-31 |
| University Orientation |
September 5-9 |
| Semester One Start |
September 12 |
| Arcadia Community Building Weekend |
September 23-25 |
| Arcadia Ireland Ealu Weekend |
October 15-17 |
| Semester One Reading Week |
TBC |
| Semester One End |
December 18 |
| Semester Two Start |
January 23, 2023 |
| Semester Two Reading Weeks |
TBC |
| Semester Two End |
May 6 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
May 7 |
Spring 2023
Program calendar will be announced once dates are confirmed.