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 Dublin'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 31, 2025 |
| Arrive in Dublin |
September 1 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
September 1-3 |
| University Orientation |
September 1-5 |
| Semester Start |
September 8 |
| Arcadia Ireland Ealu Weekend |
October17-19 |
| Reading Week |
November 29-December 5 |
| Semester End |
December 21 |
| Semester Two Start |
January 19, 2026 |
| Reading Weeks |
April 25-May 1 |
| Semester Two End |
May 16 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
May 17 |
Spring 2026
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
January 11, 2026 |
| Arrive in Dublin |
January 12 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
January 12-14 |
| University Orientation |
January 14-17 |
| Semester Start |
January 19 |
| Arcadia Ireland Ealu Weekend |
February 6-8 |
| Reading Week |
April 25-May 1 |
| Semester End |
May 16 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
May 17 |
Fall 2026
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
August 30, 2026 |
| Arrive in Dublin |
August 31 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
August 31-September 4* |
| University Orientation |
September 2-4* |
| Semester Start |
September 7 |
| Arcadia Ireland Ealu Weekend |
October 16-18 |
| Reading Week |
November 28-December 4 |
| Semester End |
December 19 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
December 20 |
Academic Year 2026-2027
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
August 30, 2026 |
| Arrive in Dublin |
August 31 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
August 31-September 4* |
| University Orientation |
September 2-4* |
| Semester Start |
September 7 |
| Arcadia Ireland Ealu Weekend |
October16-18 |
| Reading Week |
November 28-December 4 |
| Semester End |
December 19 |
| Semester Two Start |
January 18, 2027 |
| Reading Week |
March 8-21 |
| 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