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