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 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 8, 2024 |
| Arrive in Edinburgh |
January 9 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
January 9-10 |
| University Orientation |
January 10-12 |
| Semester Start |
January 15 |
| Semester Break |
April 8-19 |
| Semester End |
May 24 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
May 25 |
Fall 2024
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
September 4, 2024 |
| Arrive in Edinburgh |
September 5 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
September 5-6 |
| University Orientation |
September 9 |
| Semester Start |
September 16 |
| 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 4, 2024 |
| Arrive in Edinburgh |
September 5 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
September 5-6 |
| University Orientation |
September 9 |
| Semester One Start |
September 16 |
| Semester One End |
December 20 |
| Semester Two Start |
January 13, 2025 |
| Semester Two Break |
April 7-18 |
| Semester Two End |
May 23 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
May 24 |
Spring 2025
| Program Starts |
Mid-January |
| Program Concludes |
Mid-May |