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 University of Otago'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.
Fall 2022
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
TBC |
| Depart from U.S. |
June 27, 2022 |
| Arrive in Auckland |
June 29 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
June 29-July 2 |
| Travel to Otago |
July 2 |
| University Orientation |
July 4-8 |
| Semester Start |
July 11 |
| Semester Break |
August 27-September 4 |
| Semester End |
November 12 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
November 13 |
Spring 2023
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
TBC |
| Depart from U.S. |
February 9, 2023 |
| Arrive in Auckland |
February 11 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
February 11-14 |
| Travel to Otago |
February 14 |
| University Orientation |
February 20-24 |
| Semester Start |
February 27 |
| Semester Break |
April 7-16 |
| Semester End |
June 21 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
June 22 |
Academic Year Southern Hemisphere 2023
| EVENT |
DATE |
| Virtual Orientation Session |
TBC |
| Depart from U.S. |
February 9, 2023 |
| Arrive in Auckland |
February 11 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
February 11-14 |
| Travel to Otago |
February 14 |
| University Orientation |
February 20-27 |
| Semester One Start |
February 27 |
| Semester One Break |
April 7-16 |
| Semester One End |
June 21 |
| Semester Two Start |
July 10 |
| Semester Two Break |
August 26-September 3 |
| Semester Two End |
November 11 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
November 12 |
Fall 2023/Academic Year 2023
Program calendar will be announced when dates are confirmed.