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. Accepted students can book their travel according to the dates listed below. Students will be notified on the rare occasion of a change to the program calendar.
Fall 2019
| Event |
Date |
| Depart from U.S. |
August 31, 2019 |
| Arrive in Edinburgh |
September 1 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
September 1-4 |
| Homestay |
September 4-7 |
| University Orientation |
September 8 |
| Semester Start |
September 9 |
| Semester End |
December 21 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
December 22 |
Academic Year 2019-2020
| Event |
Date |
| Depart from U.S. |
August 31 |
| Arrive in Edinburgh |
September 1 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
September 1-4 |
| Homestay |
September 4-7 |
| University Orientation |
September 8 |
| Semester One Start |
September 9 |
| Semester One End |
December 21 |
| Semester Two Start |
January 13, 2020 |
| Semester Two Break |
April 10-April 26 |
| Semester Two End |
May 9 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
May 10 |
Spring 2020
| Event |
Date |
| Depart from U.S. |
January 5, 2020 |
| Arrive in Edinburgh |
January 6 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
January 6-8 |
| University Orientation |
January 8-10 |
| Semester Start |
January 13 |
| Semester Break |
April 10-26 |
| Semester End |
May 9 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
May 10 |