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) |