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 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 2023
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
December 13
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
January 3, 2023 |
| Arrive in Edinburgh |
January 4 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
January 4-5 |
| University Orientation |
January 5-6 |
| Semester Start |
January 9 |
| Semester Break |
March 27-April 14 |
| Semester End |
May 19 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
May 20 |
Fall 2023
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
TBC
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
September 7, 2023 |
| Arrive in Edinburgh |
September 8 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
September 8-9 |
| University Orientation |
September 11 |
| Semester Start |
September 18 |
| Semester End |
December 15 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
December 16 |
Academic Year 2023-2024
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
TBC
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
September 7, 2023 |
| Arrive in Edinburgh |
September 8 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
September 8-9 |
| University Orientation |
September 11 |
| Semester One Start |
September 18 |
| Semester One End |
December 15 |
| Semester Two Start |
January 8, 2024 |
| Semester Two Break |
March 25-April 12 |
| Semester Two End |
May 24 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
May 25 |
Spring 2024
| Program Starts |
Early January |
| Program Concludes |
Late May |