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 in response to the 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 14, 2023 |
| Arrive in Dublin |
January 15 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
January 15-17 |
| University Orientation |
January 18 |
| Semester Start |
January 23 |
| Arcadia Ireland Ealu Weekend |
February 10-12 |
| Study Period |
March 13-26 |
| Revision Period |
April 29-May 5 |
| Semester End |
May 19 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
May 20 |
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 4-8 |
| 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 4-8 |
| Semester Start |
September 11 |
| Arcadia Ireland Ealu Weekend |
October 13-15 |
| Semester End |
December 22 |
| Semester Two Start |
January 22, 2024 |
| Reading Weeks |
March 11-24; April 27-May 3 |
| Semester Two End |
May 18 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
May 19 |
Spring 2024
| Program Start |
Mid-January |
| Program Concludes |
Late May |