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.
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 |
| Travel to Otago |
July 9 |
| University Orientation |
July 10 |
| Semester Start |
July 15 |
| Semester Break |
August 31-September 8 |
| Semester End |
November 9 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
November 10 |
Academic Year 2024-2025
| EVENT |
DATE |
| Virtual Orientation Session |
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
July 4, 2024 |
| Arrive in Auckland |
July 6 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
July 6-9 |
| Travel to Otago |
July 9 |
| University Orientation |
July 10 |
| Semester Two Start (U.S. Fall) |
July 15 |
| Semester Two Break |
August 31-September 8 |
| Semester Two End |
November 9 |
| Semester One Start (U.S. Spring) |
February 24, 2025 |
| Semester One Break |
April 18-27 |
| Semester One End |
June 18 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
June 19 |
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 & Academic Year 2025-26
| Program Starts |
Early July |
| Program Concludes |
Early November (FA); Mid-June (AY) |