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 Queen's University Belfast planned academic calendar and any restrictions or safety measures imposed by the 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. |
January 1, 2025 |
| Arrive in Belfast |
January 2 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
January 2-4 |
| Semester Start |
January 6 |
| University Orientation |
January 7-10 |
| Arcadia Ireland Ealu Weekend |
February 7-9 |
| Semester Break |
April 7-25 |
| Semester End |
May 30 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
May 31 |
Fall 2025
| Event |
Date |
| Arcadia Virtual Orientation (Mandatory) |
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
September 6, 2025 |
| Arrive in Dublin |
September 7 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
September 7-8 |
| University Orientation |
September 8-12* |
| Semester Start |
September 15 |
| Arcadia Ireland Ealu Weekend |
October 17-19 |
| Semester End |
December 12 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
December 13 |
Academic Year 2025-2026
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
September 6, 2025 |
| Arrive in Dublin |
September 7 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
September 7-8 |
| University Orientation |
September 8-12* |
| Semester One Start |
September 15 |
| Arcadia Ireland Ealu Weekend |
October 17-19 |
| Semester One End |
December 12 |
| Semester Two Start |
January 5, 2026 |
| Semester Two Break |
March 23-April 10 |
| Semester Two End |
May 29 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
May 30 |
Spring 2026
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
January 4, 2026 |
| Arrive in Belfast |
January 5 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
January 5-7 |
| Semester Start |
January 5 |
| University Orientation |
January 6 |
| Arcadia Ireland Ealu Weekend |
February 6-8 |
| Semester Break |
March 23 - April 10 |
| Semester End |
May 29 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
May 30 |
*Please note that SOME dates are not finalized and ARE subject to change