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 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 2023
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
December 15
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
January 4, 2023 |
| Arrive in Dublin |
January 5 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
January 5-7 |
| University Orientation |
January 12-13 |
| Semester Start |
January 16 |
| Arcadia Ireland Ealu Weekend |
February 10-12 |
| Semester Break |
April 7-23 |
| Semester End |
May 12 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
May 13 |
Fall 2023
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
TBC
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
August 30, 2023 |
| Arrive in Dublin |
August 31 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
August 31-September 2 |
| University Orientation |
September 6-8 |
| Semester Start |
September 11 |
| Arcadia Ireland Ealu Weekend |
October 13-15 |
| Semester End |
December 21 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
December 22 |
Academic Year 2023-2024
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
TBC
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
August 30, 2023 |
| Arrive in Dublin |
August 31 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
August 31-September 2 |
| University Orientation |
September 6-8 |
| Semester Start |
September 11 |
| Arcadia Ireland Ealu Weekend |
October 13-15 |
| Semester End |
December 21 |
| Semester Two Start |
January 15, 2024 |
| Semester Two Break |
March 23-April 7; April 22-25 |
| Semester Two End |
May 10 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
May 11 |
Spring 2024
| Program Start |
Mid-January |
| Program Concludes |
Mid-May |