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 of Galway'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 1, 2023
Arrive in Dublin January 2
Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) January 2-4
University Orientation January 5-6
Semester Start January 9
Arcadia Ireland Ealu Weekend February 10-12
Field Trips/Reading Week April 3-14
Semester End May 4
Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. May 5

Fall 2023

Event Date
Arcadia Virtual Orientation (Mandatory) TBC
Review materials sent in advance 
Depart from U.S. August 27, 2023
Arrive in Dublin August 28
Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) August 28-30
University Orientation August 31-September 1
Semester Start September 4
Arcadia Ireland Ealu Weekend October 13-15
Reading Week November 27-December 1
Semester End December 16
Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. December 17

Academic Year 2023-2024

Event Date
Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) TBC
Review materials sent in advance
Depart from U.S. August 27, 2023
Arrive in Dublin August 28
Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) August 28-30
University Orientation August 31-September 1
Semester One Start September 4
Arcadia Ireland Ealu Weekend October 13-15
Reading Week November 27-December 1
Semester One End December 16
Semester Two Start January 8, 2024
Reading Week April 8-12
Semester Two End May 1
Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. May 2
 

Spring 2024

Program Start Early January
Program Concludes Early May