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.
Fall 2022
| Event |
Date |
| Arcadia Virtual Orientation (Mandatory) |
July 26
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
August 28, 2022 |
| Arrive in Dublin |
August 29 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
August 29-31 |
| University Orientation |
September 1-2 |
| Semester Start |
September 5 |
| Arcadia Community Building Weekend |
September 23-25 |
| Arcadia Ireland Ealu Weekend |
October 15-17 |
| Reading Week |
November 28-December 2 |
| Semester End |
December 16 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
December 17 |
Academic Year 2022-2023
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
July 26
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
August 28, 2022 |
| Arrive in Dublin |
August 29 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
August 29-31 |
| University Orientation |
September 1-2 |
| Semester One Start |
September 5 |
| Arcadia Community Building Weekend |
September 23-25 |
| Arcadia Ireland Ealu Weekend |
October 15-17 |
| Reading Week |
November 28-December 4 |
| Semester One End |
December 16 |
| Semester Two Start |
January 9, 2023 |
| Reading Week |
April 11-14 |
| Semester Two End |
May 4 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
May 5 |
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 & Academic Year 2023
Program calendar will be announced once dates are confirmed.