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 Glasgow School of Art's planned academic calendar and any restrictions or safety measures imposed by the Scottish government. Please wait to book travel until advised by Arcadia University.

 

Spring 2025

Event Date
Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) Review materials sent in advance
Depart from U.S. January 22, 2025
Arrive in Edinburgh January 23
Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) January 23-25
University Orientation TBC
Semester Start January 27
Semester Break March 31-April 11
Semester End June 6
Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. June 7

Fall 2025

Event Date
Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) Review materials sent in advance
Depart from U.S. September 11, 2025
Arrive in Edinburgh September 12
Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) September 12-13
University Orientation September 15
Semester Start September 22
Semester End December 12
Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. December 13

Academic Year 2025-2026

Event Date
Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) Review materials sent in advance
Depart from U.S. September 11, 2025
Arrive in Edinburgh September 12
Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) September 12-13
University Orientation September 15
Semester One Start September 22
Semester One End December 12
Semester Two Start January 26, 2026
Semester Two Break March 30-April 12
Semester Two End May 22
Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. May 23

Spring 2026

Event Date
Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) Review materials sent in advance
Depart from U.S. January 22, 2026
Arrive in Edinburgh January 23
Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) January 23-24
University Orientation TBC
Semester Start January 26
Semester Break March 30-April 12
Semester End May 22
Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. May 23 (GSA degree program show ends June 7)