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 Otago'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 13, 2025 |
| Arrive in Auckland |
February 15 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
February 15-18 |
| Travel to Otago |
February 18 |
| University Orientation |
TBC |
| Semester Start |
February 24 |
| Semester Break |
April 18-27 |
| Semester End |
June 18 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
June 19 |
Academic Year Southern Hemisphere 2025
| EVENT |
DATE |
| Virtual Orientation Session |
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
February 13, 2025 |
| Arrive in Auckland |
February 15 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
February 15-18 |
| Travel to Otago |
February 18 |
| University Orientation |
TBC |
| Semester One Start (U.S. Spring) |
February 24 |
| Semester One Break |
April 18-27 |
| Semester One End |
June 18 |
| Semester Two Start (U.S. Fall) |
July 14 |
| Semester Two Break |
August 30-September 8 |
| Semester Two End |
November 8 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
November 9 |
Fall 2025
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
June 27, 2025 |
| Arrive in Auckland |
June 29 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
June 29 - July 2 |
| Travel to Otago |
July 2 |
| University Orientation |
July 7 |
| Semester Start |
July 14 |
| Semester Break |
August 30-September 7 |
| Semester End |
November 8 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
November 9 |
Academic Year 2025-2026
| EVENT |
DATE |
| Virtual Orientation Session |
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
June 27, 2025 |
| Arrive in Auckland |
June 29 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
June 29 - July 2 |
| Travel to Otago |
July 2 |
| University Orientation |
July 7 |
| Semester Two Start (U.S. Fall) |
July 14 |
| Semester Two Break |
August 30-September 7 |
| Semester Two End |
November 8 |
| Semester One Start (U.S. Spring) |
February 23, 2026 |
| Semester One Break |
April 3-17 |
| Semester One End |
June 17 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
June 18 |
Spring 2026 ELON UNIVERSITY
(all other students see below)
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
February 9, 2026 |
| Arrive in Auckland |
February 11 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
February 11-14 |
| Travel to Otago |
February 14 |
| University Orientation |
February 16 |
| Semester Start |
February 23 |
| Semester Break |
April 3-17 |
| Semester End |
June 17 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
June 18 |
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 |
| Travel to Otago |
February 16 |
| University Orientation |
February 16 |
| Semester Start |
February 23 |
| Semester Break |
April 3-17 |
| Semester End |
June 17 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
June 18 |