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 Glasgow'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 22 |
| Semester One End |
December 19 |
| Semester Two Start |
January 12, 2026 |
| Semester Two End |
May 29 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
May 30 |
Spring 2026
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
January 8, 2026 |
| Arrive in Edinburgh |
January 9 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
January 9-10 |
| University Orientation |
TBC |
| Semester Start |
January 12 |
| Semester Break |
March 30-April 17 |
| Semester End |
May 29 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
May 30 |
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 11, 2027 |
| Semester Two End |
May 28 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
May 29 |