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.
Academic Year 2024-2025
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
September 12, 2024 |
| Arrive in Edinburgh |
September 13 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
September 13-14 |
| University Orientation |
September 16 |
| Semester One Start |
September 23 |
| Semester One End |
December 13 |
| Semester Two Start |
January 27, 2025 |
| Semester Two Break |
March 31-April 11 |
| Semester Two End |
May 23 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
May 24 |
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 |