IMPORTANT: 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 University of Auckland's planned academic calendar and any restrictions or safety measures imposed by the New Zealand government. 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. February 18, 2025
Arrive in Auckland February 20
Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) February 20-23
University Orientation February 24
Semester Start March 3
Semester Break April 12-27
Semester End June 30
Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. July 1

Academic Year Southern Hemisphere 2025

EVENT DATE
Virtual Orientation Session Review materials sent in advance
Depart from U.S. February 18, 2025
Arrive in Auckland February 20
Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) February 20-23
University Orientation February 24
Semester One Start (U.S. Spring) March 3
Semester One Break April 12-27
Semester One End June 30
Semester Two Start (U.S. Fall) July 21
Semester Two Break August 30-September 14
Semester Two End November 17
Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. November 18

Fall 2025

Event Date
Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) Review materials sent in advance
Depart from U.S. July 5, 2025
Arrive in Auckland July 7
Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) July 7-10
University Orientation July 14
Semester Start July 21
Semester Break August 30-September 14
Semester End November 17
Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. November 18

 

Academic Year 2025-26

EVENT DATE
Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) Review materials sent in advance
Depart from U.S. July 5, 2025
Arrive in Auckland July 7
Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) July 7-10
University Orientation July 14
Semester Two Start (U.S. Fall) July 21
Semester Two Break August 30-September 14
Semester Two End November 17
Semester One Start (U.S. Spring) March 2, 2026
Semester One Break April 3-19
Semester One End June 29
Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. June 30

Spring 2026

Event Date
Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) Review materials sent in advance
Depart from U.S. February 11, 2026
Arrive in Auckland February 13
Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) February 13-16
University Orientation February 23
Semester Start March 2
Semester Break April 3-17
Semester End June 29
Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. June 30

Academic Year Southern Hemisphere 2026

EVENT DATE
Virtual Orientation Session Review materials sent in advance
Depart from U.S. February 11, 2026
Arrive in Auckland February 13
Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) February 13-16
University Orientation February 23
Semester One Start (U.S. Spring) March 2
Semester One Break April 3-17
Semester One End June 29
Semester Two Start (U.S. Fall) July 20
Semester Two Break August 31-September 11
Semester Two End November 16
Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. November 17