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 and any restrictions or safety measures imposed by the Scottish government. Please wait to book travel until advised by Arcadia University.
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 15 |
| Semester One End |
December 19 |
| Semester Two Start |
January 26, 2026 |
| Semester Two Break |
March 23-April 10 |
| Semester Two End |
May 15 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
May 16 |
Spring 2026
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
January 15, 2026 |
| Arrive in Edinburgh |
January 16 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
January 16-17 |
| University Orientation |
January 19 |
| Semester Start |
January 26 |
| Semester Break |
March 23-April 10 |
| Semester End |
May 15 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
May 16 |
Fall 2026
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
September 10, 2026 |
| Arrive in Edinburgh |
September 11 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
September 11-12 |
| University Orientation |
September 14 |
| Semester Start |
September 21 |
| Semester End |
December 18 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
December 19 |
Academic Year 2026-2027
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
September 10, 2026 |
| Arrive in Edinburgh |
September 11 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
September 11-12 |
| University Orientation |
September 14 |
| Semester One Start |
September 21 |
| Semester One End |
December 18 |
| Semester Two Start |
January 18, 2027 |
| Semester Two Break |
March 22-April 9 |
| Semester Two End |
May 14 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
May 15 |