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 2023

Event Date
Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) December 13
Review materials sent in advance
Depart from U.S. January 11, 2022
Arrive in Edinburgh January 12
Arcadia Orientation January 13
University Orientation January 15
Semester Start January 16
Semester Break April 3-16
Semester End May 13
Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. May 14

 

Fall 2023

Event Date
Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) TBC
Review materials sent in advance
Depart from U.S. August 31, 2023
Arrive in Edinburgh September 1
Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) September 1-2
University Orientation September 4
Semester Start September 4
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. August 31, 2023
Arrive in Edinburgh September 1
Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) September 1-2
University Orientation September 4
Semester One Start September 4
Semester One End December 15
Semester Two Start January 15, 2024
Semester Two Break March 25-April 7
Semester Two End May 10
Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. May 11

 

Spring 2024

Program Starts Mid-January
Program Concludes Mid-May