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.

Fall 2024

Event Date
Arcadia Virtual Orientation (Mandatory) Review materials sent in advance 
Depart from U.S. September 4, 2024
Arrive in Dublin September 5
Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) September 5-7
University Orientation September 9-13
Semester Start September 16
Arcadia Ireland Ealu Weekend October 4-6
Semester End December 13
Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. December 14

Academic Year 2024-2025

Event Date
Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) Review materials sent in advance
Depart from U.S. September 4, 2024
Arrive in Dublin September 5
Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) September 5-7
University Orientation September 9-13
Semester One Start September 16
Arcadia Ireland Ealu Weekend October 4-6
Semester One End December 13
Semester Two Start January 6, 2025
Semester Two Break April 7-25
Semester Two End May 30
Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. May 31
 

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 & Academic Year 2025-26

Program Start Early September
Program Concludes Mid-December (FA); Late May (AY)