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 ISI Florence'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 9-11 |
| Semester Start |
January 13 |
| Arcadia Italy Excursion (Mandatory) |
February 2 |
| Semester Break |
February 28-March 9 |
| Semester End |
April 25 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
April 26 |
Fall 2025
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
August 26. 2025 |
| Arrive in Florence |
August 27 |
| University Orientation |
August 28-30 |
| Semester Start |
September 1 |
| Arcadia Italy Excursion (Mandatory) |
September 28 |
| Semester Break |
October 17-26 |
| Semester End |
December 12 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
December 13 |
Academic Year 2025-2026
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
August 26, 2025 |
| Arrive in Florence |
August 27 |
| University Orientation |
August 28-30 |
| Semester One Start |
September 1 |
| Arcadia Italy Excursion (Mandatory) |
September 28 |
| Semester One Break |
October 17-26 |
| Semester One End |
December 12 |
| Semester Two Start |
January 12, 2026* |
| Semester Two Break |
February 27-March 8 |
| Semester Two End |
April 24 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
April 25 |
Spring 2026
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
January 4, 2026 |
| Arrive in ROME (New for Spring 2026 |
January 5 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
January 5-7 |
| ISI Orientation (Mandatory) |
January 7-8 |
| Semester Start |
January 12 |
| Arcadia Italy Excursion (Mandatory) |
February 15 |
| Semester End |
April 24 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
April 25 |