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 2023
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
TBC
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
January 12, 2023 |
| Arrive in Rome |
January 13 |
| University Orientation (Mandatory) |
January 14-15 |
| Semester Start |
January 16 |
| Arcadia Italy Excursion (Mandatory) |
February 25 |
| Semester Break |
March 6-12 |
| Semester End |
April 28 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
April 29 |
Fall 2023
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
TBC
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
August 31, 2023 |
| Arrive in Rome |
September 1 |
| University Orientation |
September 2-3 |
| Semester Start |
September 4 |
| Arcadia Italy Excursion (Mandatory) |
October 8 |
| Semester Break |
October 23-29 |
| Semester End |
December 15 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
December 16 |
Academic Year 2023-2024
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
TBC
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
August 31, 2023 |
| Arrive in Rome |
September 1 |
| University Orientation |
September 2-3 |
| Semester One Start |
September 4 |
| Arcadia Italy Excursion (Mandatory) |
October 8 |
| Semester Break |
October 23-29 |
| Semester One End |
December 15 |
| Semester Two Start |
January 15, 2024 |
| Semester Two Break |
March 4-8 |
| Semester Two End |
April 26 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
April 27 |
Spring 2024
| Program Start |
Mid-January |
| Program Concludes |
Late April |