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 University of Aberdeen's planned academic calendar in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and any restrictions or safety measures imposed by the Scottish government. Please wait to book travel until advised by Arcadia University.
Spring 2024
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
January 10, 2024 |
| Arrive in Edinburgh |
January 11 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
January 11-12 |
| University Orientation |
January 15-19 |
| Semester Start |
January 22 |
| Semester Break |
April 1-19 |
| Semester End |
May 17 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
May 18 |
Fall 2024
| 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 Start |
September 23 |
| Semester End |
December 20 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
December 21 |
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 20 |
| Semester Two Start |
January 20, 2025 |
| Semester Two Break |
March 24-April 11 |
| Semester Two End |
May 16 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
May 17 |
Spring 2025
| Program Starts |
Mid-January |
| Program Concludes |
Mid-May |