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 Umbra Institute's planned academic calendar in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and any restrictions or safety measures imposed by the Italian government. Please wait to book travel until advised by Arcadia University.
Spring 2024
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
January 11, 2024 |
| Arrive in Rome |
January 12 |
| University Orientation (Mandatory) |
January 13-14 |
| Semester Start |
January 15 |
| Arcadia Italy Excursion (Mandatory) |
February 11 |
| Semester Break |
March 4-8 |
| Semester End |
April 26 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
April 27 |
Fall 2024 (Intensive Italian Track)
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
August 29, 2024 |
| Arrive in Rome |
August 30 |
| University Orientation (Mandatory) |
August 31-September 1 |
| Semester Start |
September 2 |
| Arcadia Italy Excursion (Mandatory) |
September 15 |
| Semester Break |
October 21-27 |
| Semester End |
December 20 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
December 21 |
Fall 2024 (Regular)
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
August 29, 2024 |
| Arrive in Rome |
August 30 |
| University Orientation |
August 31-September 1 |
| Semester Start |
September 9 |
| Arcadia Italy Excursion (Mandatory) |
September 15 |
| Semester Break |
October 21-27 |
| Semester End |
December 13 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
December 14 |
Academic Year 2024-2025 (Intensive Italian Track)
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
August 29, 2024 |
| Arrive in Rome |
August 30 |
| University Orientation |
August 31-September 1 |
| Semester One Start |
September 2 |
| Arcadia Italy Excursion (Mandatory) |
September 15 |
| Semester One Break |
October 21-27 |
| Semester One End |
December 20 |
| Semester Two Start |
January 13, 2025 |
| Semester Two Break |
TBC |
| Semester Two End |
April 30 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
May 1 |
Academic Year 2024-2025 (Regular)
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
August 29, 2024 |
| Arrive in Rome |
August 30 |
| University Orientation |
August 31-September 1 |
| Semester One Start |
September 9 |
| Arcadia Italy Excursion (Mandatory) |
September 15 |
| Semester One Break |
October 21-27 |
| Semester One End |
December 13 |
| Semester Two Start |
January 13, 2025 |
| Semester Two Break |
TBC |
| Semester Two End |
April 25 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
April 26 |
Spring 2025
| Program Start |
Early January |
| Program Concludes |
Late April |