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.
Academic Year 2025-2026
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
August 26, 2025* |
| Arrive in Dublin |
August 27* |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
August 27-29* |
| University Orientation |
September 1-5 |
| Semester One Start |
September 8 |
| Arcadia Ireland Ealu Weekend |
October 17-19 |
| Semester One End |
December 20 |
| Semester Two Start |
January 26, 2026 |
| Semester Two Break |
April 14-22* |
| Semester Two End |
May 18 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
May 19 |
Spring 2026
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
January 13, 2026 |
| Arrive in Dublin |
January 14 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
January 14-16 |
| University Orientation |
January 19-23 |
| Semester Start |
January 26 |
| Arcadia Ireland Ealu Weekend |
February 6-8 |
| Semester Break |
March 30 - April 7 |
| Semester End |
May 18 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
May 19 |
Fall 2026
| Event |
Date |
| Arcadia Virtual Orientation (Mandatory) |
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
August 25, 2026 |
| Arrive in Dublin |
August 26 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
August 26-28 |
| University Orientation |
August 31* |
| Semester Start |
September 7 |
| Arcadia Ireland Ealu Weekend |
October 16-18 |
| Semester End |
December 19 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
December 20 |
Academic Year 2026-2027
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
August 25, 2026 |
| Arrive in Dublin |
August 26 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
August 26-28 |
| University Orientation |
August 31* |
| Semester One Start |
September 7 |
| Arcadia Ireland Ealu Weekend |
October 16-18 |
| Semester One End |
December 19 |
| Semester Two Start |
January 25, 2027 |
| Semester Two Break |
TBC* |
| Semester Two End |
May 17 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
May 18 |
*Please note that SOME dates are not finalized and ARE subject to change