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 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and any restrictions or safety measures imposed by the New Zealand 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. February 13, 2024
Arrive in Auckland February 15
Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) February 15-18
University Orientation February 19
Semester Start February 26
Semester Break March 29-April 14
Semester End June 24
Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. June 25

Academic Year Southern Hemisphere 2024

EVENT DATE
Virtual Orientation Session Review materials sent in advance
Depart from U.S. February 13, 2024
Arrive in Auckland February 15
Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) February 15-18
University Orientation February 19
Semester One Start (U.S. Spring) February 26
Semester One Break March 29-April 14
Semester One End June 24
Semester Two Start (U.S. Fall) July 15
Semester Two Break August 24-September 8
Semester Two End November 11
Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. November 12

Fall 2024

Event Date
Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) Review materials sent in advance
Depart from U.S. July 4, 2024
Arrive in Auckland July 6
Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) July 6-9
University Orientation July 10
Semester Start July 15
Semester Break August 24-September 8
Semester End November 11
Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. November 12

Academic Year 2024-2025

EVENT DATE
Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) Review materials sent in advance
Depart from U.S. July 4, 2024
Arrive in Auckland July 6
Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) July 6-9
University Orientation July 10
Semester Two Start (U.S. Fall) July 15
Semester Two Break August 24-September 8
Semester Two End November 11
Semester One Start (U.S. Spring) March 3, 2025
Semester One Break April 12-27
Semester One End June 30
Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. July 1

Spring & Academic Year Southern Hemisphere 2025

Program Starts Early February
Program Concludes Late June (SP); Mid-November (AYSH)