IMPORTANT: Pay special attention to arrival times, airport details and other requirements.
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 Accademia Italiana's planned academic calendar. Please wait to book travel until advised by Arcadia University.
Spring 2025
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
January 7, 2025 |
| Arrive in Florence |
January 8 |
| University Orientation (Mandatory) |
January 9-10 |
| Semester Start |
January 13 |
| Arcadia Italy Excursion (Mandatory) |
February 2 |
| Semester Break |
April 18-27 |
| Semester End |
May 9 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
May 10 |
Fall 2025
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
September 2, 2025 |
| Arrive in Florence |
September 3 |
| University Orientation |
September 4-5 |
| Semester Start |
September 8 |
| Arcadia Italy Excursion (Mandatory) |
September 28 |
| Semester End |
December 19 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
December 20 |
Academic Year 2025-2026
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
September 2, 2025 |
| Arrive in Florence |
September 3 |
| University Orientation |
September 4-5 |
| Semester Start |
September 8 |
| Arcadia Italy Excursion (Mandatory) |
September 28 |
| Semester One End |
December 19 |
| Semester Two Start |
January 19,2026 |
| Semester Two End |
May 14 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
May 16 |
Spring 2026
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
January 11, 2026 |
| Arrive in ROME (new for Spring 2026) |
January 12 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
January 12-14 |
| Accademia Orientation (Mandatory) |
January 14-16 |
| Semester Start |
January 19 |
| Arcadia Italy Excursion (Mandatory) |
February 15 |
| Semester End |
May 14 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
May 16 |
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