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 and any restrictions or safety measures imposed by the Italian government. Please wait to book travel until advised by Arcadia University.
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 8 |
| 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 |
March 3-7 |
| 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 8 |
| 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 |
March 3-7 |
| Semester Two End |
April 25 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
April 26 |
Spring 2025
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
January 9, 2025 |
| Arrive in Rome |
January 10 |
| University Orientation (Mandatory) |
January 11-12 |
| Semester Start |
January 13 |
| Arcadia Italy Excursion (Mandatory) |
February 2 |
| Semester Break |
March 3-7 |
| Semester End |
April 25 (Regular) April 30 (Intensive Italian Track) |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
April 26 (Regular) May 1 (Intensive Italian Track) |
Fall 2025 & Academic Year 2025-26
| Program Start |
Late August |
| Program Concludes |
Mid-December (FA); Late April (AY) |