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 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

Event Date
Arcadia Virtual Orientation (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 Start September8
Arcadia Ireland Ealu Weekend October 17-19
Semester End December 20
Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. December 21

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 27-19*
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
*Please note that SOME dates are not finalized and ARE subject to change