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 |