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) |