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.
Academic Year 2018-2019
| Event |
Date |
| Depart from U.S. |
September 1 |
| Arrive in Edinburgh |
September 2 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
September 2-4 |
| Homestay |
September 4-8 |
| University Orientation |
September 8 |
| Semester One Start |
September 10 |
| Semester One End |
December 22 |
| Semester Two Start |
January 14, 2019 |
| Semester Two Break |
April 15-28 |
| Semester Two End |
May 11 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
May 12 |
Spring 2019
| Event |
Date |
| Depart from U.S. |
January 6, 2019 |
| Arrive in Edinburgh |
January 7 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
January 7-9 |
| University Orientation |
January 10 |
| Semester Start |
January 14 |
| Semester Break |
April 15-28 |
| Semester End |
May 11 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
May 12 |
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 |
TBD |
| 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 |
TBD |
| 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
Arcadia program dates will be finalized 6-8 months prior to the start of the semester. (Students should not book travel until calendars are finalized.)
| Event |
Date |
| Depart from U.S. |
TBD |
| Arrive in Edinburgh |
TBD |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
TBD |
| University Orientation |
January 9-10 |
| Semester Start |
January 13 |
| Semester Break |
April 10-26 |
| Semester End |
May 9 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
May 10 |