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.
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 |
February 15 |
| Semester End |
May 14 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
May 16 |
Fall 2026
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
September 6, 2026 |
| Arrive in Rome |
September 7 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
September 7-9 |
| University Orientation (Mandatory) |
September 10-11 |
| Semester Start |
September 14 |
| Arcadia Italy Excursion |
September 27 |
| Semester End |
December 18 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
December 19 |
Academic Year 2026-2027
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
September 6, 2026 |
| Arrive in Rome |
September 7 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
September 7-9 |
| University Orientation (Mandatory) |
September 10-11 |
| Semester Start |
September 14 |
| Arcadia Italy Excursion |
September 27 |
| Semester One End |
December 18 |
| Semester Two Start |
January 18, 2027 |
| Semester Two End |
May 14 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
May 15 |