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 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and any restrictions or safety measures imposed by the government. Please wait to book travel until advised by Arcadia University.
Spring 2023
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
December 15
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
January 4, 2023 |
| Arrive in Belfast |
January 5 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
January 5-7 |
| University Orientation |
TBC |
| Semester Start |
January 9 |
| Arcadia Ireland Ealu Weekend |
February 10-12 |
| Semester Break |
March 27-April 14 |
| Semester End |
May 20 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
May 21 |
Fall 2023
| Event |
Date |
| Arcadia Virtual Orientation (Mandatory) |
TBC
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
September 5, 2023 |
| Arrive in Dublin |
September 6 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
September 6-8 |
| University Orientation |
September 11-15 |
| Semester Start |
September 18 |
| Arcadia Ireland Ealu Weekend |
October 13-15 |
| Semester End |
December 15 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
December 16 |
Academic Year 2023-2024
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
TBC
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
September 5, 2023 |
| Arrive in Dublin |
September 6 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
September 6-8 |
| University Orientation |
September 11-15 |
| Semester One Start |
September 18 |
| Arcadia Ireland Ealu Weekend |
October 13-15 |
| Semester One End |
December 15 |
| Semester Two Start |
January 8, 2024 |
| Semester Two Break |
March 18-April 5 |
| Semester Two End |
May 31 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
June 1 |
Spring 2024
| Program Start |
Early January |
| Program Concludes |
Late May/Early June |