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 Edinburgh'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 3, 2025 |
| Arrive in Edinburgh |
September 4 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
September 4-5 |
| University Orientation |
September 8 |
| Semester One Start |
September 15 |
| Semester One End |
December 19 |
| Semester Two Start |
January 12, 2026 |
| Semester Two Break |
April 6-17 |
| 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 5, 2026 |
| Arrive in Edinburgh |
January 6 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
January 6-7 |
| University Orientation |
January 7 |
| Semester Start |
January 12 |
| Semester Break |
April 6-17 |
| Semester End |
May 22 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
May 23 |
Fall 2026
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
September 9, 2026 |
| Arrive in Edinburgh |
September 10 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
September 10-11 |
| University Orientation |
September 14 |
| Semester Start |
September 21 |
| Semester End |
December 21 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
December 22 |
Academic Year 2026-2027
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
September 9, 2026 |
| Arrive in Edinburgh |
September 10 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
September 10-11 |
| University Orientation |
September 14 |
| Semester One Start |
September 21 |
| Semester One End |
December 21 |
| Semester Two Start |
January 11, 2027 |
| Semester Two Break |
April 5-16 |
| Semester Two End |
May 21 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
May 22 |