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 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 2023

Event Date
Arcadia Virtual Orientation (Mandatory) TBC
Review materials sent in advance 
Depart from U.S. August 30, 2023
Arrive in Dublin August 31
Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) August 31-September 2
University Orientation September 4-8
Semester Start September 11
Arcadia Ireland Ealu Weekend October 13-15
Semester End December 22
Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. December 23

Academic Year 2023-2024

Event Date
Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) TBC
Review materials sent in advance
Depart from U.S. August 30, 2023
Arrive in Dublin August 31
Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) August 31-September 2
University Orientation September 4-8
Semester One Start September 11
Arcadia Ireland Ealu Weekend October 13-15
Semester One End December 22
Semester Two Start January 29, 2024
Reading Week TBC
Semester Two End May 20
Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. May 21
 

Spring 2024

Event Date
Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) TBC
Review materials sent in advance 
Depart from U.S. January 16, 2024
Arrive in Dublin January 17
Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) January 17-19
University Orientation January 22-26
Semester Start January 29
Arcadia Ireland Ealu Weekend February 16-18
Semester Break March 25-April 2
Reading Week TBC
Semester End May 20
Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. May 21

Fall 2024 & Academic Year 2024-25

Program Start Late August
Program Concludes Mid-December (FA); Mid-May (AY)