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 |