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. 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 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 (Intensive Italian Track)
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
August 28, 2025 |
| Arrive in Rome |
August 29 |
| University Orientation (Mandatory) |
August 30-31 |
| Semester Start |
September 1 |
| Arcadia Italy Excursion (Mandatory) |
September 28 |
| Semester Break |
October 20-26 |
| Semester End |
December 19 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
December 20 |
Fall 2025 (Regular)
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
August 28, 2025 |
| Arrive in Rome |
August 29 |
| University Orientation |
August 30-31 |
| Semester Start |
September 1 |
| Arcadia Italy Excursion (Mandatory) |
September 28 |
| Semester Break |
October 20-26 |
| Semester End |
December 12 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
December 13 |
Academic Year 2025-2026 (Intensive Italian Track)
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
August 28, 2025 |
| Arrive in Rome |
August 29 |
| University Orientation |
August 30-31 |
| Semester One Start |
September 1 |
| Arcadia Italy Excursion (Mandatory) |
September 28 |
| Semester One Break |
October 20-26 |
| Semester One End |
December 19 |
| Semester Two Start |
January 13, 2026* |
| Semester Two Break |
March 2-6 |
| Semester Two End |
April 30 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
May 1 |
Academic Year 2025-2026 (Regular)
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
August 28, 2025 |
| Arrive in Rome |
August 29 |
| University Orientation |
August 30-31 |
| Semester One Start |
September 1 |
| Arcadia Italy Excursion (Mandatory) |
September 28 |
| Semester One Break |
October 20-26 |
| Semester One End |
December 12 |
| Semester Two Start |
January 13, 2026* |
| Semester Two Break |
March 2-6* |
| Semester Two End |
April 24 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
April 25 |
Spring 2026 (Intensive Italian Track)
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
January 4, 2026 |
| Arrive in Rome and transfer to Perugia |
January 5, 2026 |
| Program Orientation |
January 6-7 |
| Semester Start |
January 7 |
| Arcadia Italy Excursion (Mandatory) |
February 15 |
| Semester End |
April 30 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
May 1 |
Spring 2026 (Regular Track)
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
January 6, 2026 |
| Arrive in Rome |
January 7, 2026 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
January 7-9 |
| Umbra Orientation (Mandatory) |
January 9-11 |
| Semester Start |
January 12 |
| Arcadia Italy Excursion (Mandatory) |
February 15 |
| Semester Break |
March 2-6 |
| Semester End |
April 24 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
April 25 |