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.
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 |
February 15 |
| Semester End |
April 24 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
April 25 |
Fall 2026
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
August 23, 2026 |
| Arrive in Rome |
August 24 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
August 24-25 |
| University Orientation (Mandatory) |
August 27-29 |
| Semester Start |
August 31 |
| Arcadia Italy Excursion |
September 27 |
| Semester Break |
October 16-25 |
| Semester End |
December 11 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
December 12 |
Academic Year 2026-2027
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
August 23, 2026 |
| Arrive in Rome |
August 24 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
August 24-25 |
| University Orientation (Mandatory) |
August 27-29 |
| Semester One Start |
August 31 |
| Arcadia Italy Excursion |
September 27 |
| Semester One Break |
October 16-25 |
| Semester One End |
December 11 |
| Semester Two Start |
January 11, 2027 |
| Semester Two Break |
February 26-March 7 |
| Semester Two End |
April 23 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
April 24 |