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 Royal Conservatoire of Scotland'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 2, 2025 |
| Arrive in Edinburgh |
January 3 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
January 3-4 |
| University Orientation |
Individually arranged by student |
| Semester Start |
January 6 |
| Semester Break |
TBC |
| Semester End |
June 20 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
June 21 |
Fall 2025
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
September 17, 2025 |
| Arrive in Edinburgh |
September 18 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
September 18-19 |
| University Orientation |
September 22 |
| 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 17, 2025 |
| Arrive in Edinburgh |
September 18 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
September 18-19 |
| University Orientation |
September 22 |
| Semester One Start |
September 22 |
| Semester One End |
December 12 |
| Semester Two Start |
January 5, 2026 |
| Semester Two Break |
March 28- April 12 |
| Semester Two End |
June 19 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
June 20 |
Spring 2026
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
January 1, 2026 |
| Arrive in Edinburgh |
January 2 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
January 2-3 |
| University Orientation |
TBC |
| Semester Start |
January 5 |
| Semester Break |
March 28-April 12 |
| Semester End |
June 19 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
June 20 |