IMPORTANT: Pay special attention to arrival times, airport details and other requirements.
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 Edinburgh Napier University's planned academic calendar in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and any restrictions or safety measures imposed by the Scottish government. Please wait to book travel until advised by Arcadia University.
Spring 2022
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
December 14
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
January 12, 2022 |
| Arrive in Edinburgh |
January 13 |
| Arcadia Orientation |
January 13-14 |
| University Orientation |
January 16 |
| Semester Start |
January 17, 2022 |
| Semester Break |
April 11-24 |
| Semester End |
May 14 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
May 15 |
Fall 2022
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
TBC
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
September 1, 2022 |
| Arrive in Edinburgh |
September 2 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
September 2-3 |
| University Orientation |
September 5 |
| Semester Start |
September 5 |
| Semester End |
December 17 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
December 18 |
Academic Year 2022-2023
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
TBC
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
September 1, 2022 |
| Arrive in Edinburgh |
September 2 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
September 2-3 |
| University Orientation |
September 5 |
| Semester One Start |
September 5 |
| Semester One End |
December 17 |
| Semester Two Start |
January 16, 2023 |
| Semester Two Break |
April 3-16 |
| Semester Two End |
May 13 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
May 14 |
Spring 2023
Program calendar will be announced once dates are confirmed.