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 Limerick'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 |
| Arcadia Virtual Orientation (Mandatory) |
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
August 28, 2024 |
| Arrive in Dublin |
August 29 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
August 29-31 |
| University Orientation |
September 2-6 |
| Semester Start |
September 9 |
| Arcadia Ireland Ealu Weekend |
October 4-6 |
| Semester End |
December 20 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
December 21 |
Academic Year 2024-2025
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
August 28, 2024 |
| Arrive in Dublin |
August 29 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
August 29-31 |
| University Orientation |
September 2-6 |
| Semester One Start |
September 9 |
| Arcadia Ireland Ealu Weekend |
October 4-6 |
| Semester One End |
December 20 |
| Semester Two Start |
January 27, 2025 |
| Semester Two Break |
April 14-22 |
| Semester Two End |
May 19 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
May 20 |
Spring 2025
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
January 18, 2025 |
| Arrive in Dublin |
January 19 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
January 19-20 |
| University Orientation |
January 20-24 |
| Semester Start |
January 27 |
| Arcadia Ireland Ealu Weekend |
February 14-16 |
| Semester Break |
April 14-22 |
| Semester End |
May 19 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
May 20 |
Fall 2025 & Academic Year 2025-26
| Program Start |
Late August |
| Program Concludes |
Mid-December (FA); Mid-May (AY) |