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 Victoria University of Wellington'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 11, 2025 |
| Arrive in Auckland |
February 13 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
February 13-16 |
| Travel to Wellington |
February 16 |
| University Orientation |
February 17 |
| Semester Start |
February 24 |
| Semester Break |
April 12-17 |
| Semester End |
June 21 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
June 22 |
Academic Year Southern Hemisphere 2025
| EVENT |
DATE |
| Virtual Orientation Session |
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
February 11, 2025 |
| Arrive in Auckland |
February 13 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
February 13-16 |
| Travel to Wellington |
February 16 |
| University Orientation |
February 17 |
| Semester One Start (U.S. Spring) |
February 24 |
| Semester One Break |
April 12-17 |
| Semester One End |
June 21 |
| Semester Two Start (U.S. Fall) |
July 7 |
| Semester Two Break |
August 16-31 |
| Semester Two End |
November 1 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
November 2 |
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 Wellington |
July 2 |
| University Orientation |
July 3 |
| Semester Start |
July 7 |
| Semester Break |
August 18-September 1 |
| Semester End |
November 8 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
November 9 |
Academic Year 2025-26
| 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 Wellington |
July 2 |
| University Orientation |
July 3 |
| Semester Two Start (U.S. Fall) |
July 7 |
| Semester Two Break |
August 18-September 1 |
| Semester Two End |
November 8 |
| Semester One Start (U.S. Spring) |
February 23, 2026 |
| Semester One Break |
April 3-19 |
| Semester One End |
June 20 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
June 21 |
Spring 2026
| 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 Wellington |
February 14 |
| University Orientation |
February 16 |
| Semester Start |
February 23 |
| Semester Break |
April 6-17 |
| Semester End |
June 20 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
June 21 |
Academic Year Southern Hemisphere 2026
| EVENT |
DATE |
| Virtual Orientation Session |
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 Wellington |
February 14 |
| University Orientation |
February 16 |
| Semester One Start (U.S. Spring) |
February 23 |
| Semester One Break |
April 6-17 |
| Semester One End |
June 20 |
| Semester Two Start (U.S. Fall) |
July 6 |
| Semester Two Break |
August 17-28 |
| Semester Two End |
November 6 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
November 7 |