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.

Fall 2024

Event Date
Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) Review materials sent in advance
Depart from U.S. June 26, 2024
Arrive in Auckland June 28
Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) June 28-July 1
Travel to Wellington July 1
University Orientation July 2
Semester Start July 8
Semester Break August 17-September 1
Semester End November 2
Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. November 3

Academic Year 2024-25

EVENT DATE
Virtual Orientation Session Review materials sent in advance
Depart from U.S. June 26, 2023
Arrive in Auckland June 28
Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) June 28-July 1
Travel to Wellington July 1
University Orientation July 2
Semester Two Start (U.S. Fall) July 8
Semester Two Break August 17-September 1
Semester Two End November 2
Semester One Start (U.S. Spring) February 24, 2025
Semester One Break April 12-27
Semester One End June 21
Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. June 22

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 & Academic Year 2025-26

Program Starts Early July
Program Concludes Early November (FA); Mid-June (AY)