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 University College Cork'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.
Academic Year 2025-2026
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
August 26, 2025* |
| Arrive in Dublin |
August 27* |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
August 27-29* |
| University Orientation |
September 3-5 |
| Semester Start |
September 8 |
| Arcadia Ireland Ealu Weekend |
October 17-19 |
| Semester End |
December 20 |
| Semester Two Start |
January 12, 2026 |
| Semester Two Break |
April 7-21* |
| Semester Two End |
May 8 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
May 9 |
Spring 2026
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
January 4, 2026 |
| Arrive in Dublin |
January 5 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
January 5-7 |
| University Orientation |
January 8-9 |
| Semester Start |
January 12 |
| Arcadia Ireland Ealu Weekend |
February 6-8 |
| Semester Break |
April 20-23 |
| Semester End |
May 8 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
May 9 |
Fall 2026*
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
August 25, 2026 |
| Arrive in Dublin |
August 26 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
August 26-28 |
| University Orientation |
September 2-4 |
| Semester Start* |
September 7 |
| Arcadia Ireland Ealu Weekend |
October 16-18 |
| Semester End |
December 18 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
December 19 |
Academic Year 2026-2027*
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
August 25, 2026 |
| Arrive in Dublin |
August 26 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
August 26-28 |
| University Orientation |
September 2-4 |
| Semester Start* |
September 7 |
| Arcadia Ireland Ealu Weekend |
October 16-18 |
| Semester End |
December 18 |
| Semester Two Start* |
January 11, 2027 |
| Semester Two Break* |
April 19-29 |
| Semester Two End* |
May 14 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S.* |
May 15 |
*Please note that SOME dates are not finalized and ARE subject to change