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.
Fall 2024
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
September 1, 2024 |
| Arrive in Dublin |
September 2 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
September 2-4 |
| University Orientation |
September 4-6 |
| Semester Start |
September 9 |
| Arcadia Ireland Ealu Weekend |
October 4-6 |
| Semester End |
December 21 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
December 22 |
Academic Year 2024-2025
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
September 1, 2024 |
| Arrive in Dublin |
September 2 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
September 2-4 |
| University Orientation |
September 4-6 |
| Semester Start |
September 9 |
| Arcadia Ireland Ealu Weekend |
October 4-6 |
| Semester End |
December 21 |
| Semester Two Start |
January 20, 2025 |
| Reading Weeks |
April 26-May 2 |
| Semester Two End |
May 17 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
May 18 |
Spring 2025
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
January 11, 2025 |
| Arrive in Dublin |
January 12 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
January 12-14 |
| University Orientation |
January 14-17 |
| Semester Start |
January 20 |
| Arcadia Ireland Ealu Weekend |
February 7-9 |
| Reading Week |
April 26-May 2 |
| Semester End |
May 17 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
May 18 |
Fall 2025 & Academic Year 2025-26
| Program Start |
Early September |
| Program Concludes |
Mid-December (FA); Mid-May (AY) |