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 St Andrews' planned academic calendar and any restrictions or safety measures imposed by the Scottish government. Please wait to book travel until advised by Arcadia University.

 

Spring 2025

Event Date
Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) Review materials sent in advance
Depart from U.S. January 22, 2025
Arrive in Edinburgh January 23
Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) January 23-24
University Orientation TBC
Semester Start January 27
Semester End May 26
Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. May 27

Fall 2025

Event Date
Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) Review materials sent in advance
Depart from U.S. September 4, 2025
Arrive in Edinburgh September 5
Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) September 5-6
University Orientation September 8
Semester Start September 15
Semester End December 22
Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. December 23

Academic Year 2025-2026

Event Date
Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) Review materials sent in advance
Depart from U.S. September 4, 2025
Arrive in Edinburgh September 5
Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) September 5-6
University Orientation September 8
Semester One Start September 15
Semester One End December 22
Semester Two Start January 26, 2026
Semester Two End May 25
Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. May 26

Spring 2026

Event Date
Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) Review materials sent in advance
Depart from U.S. January 19, 2026
Arrive in Edinburgh January 20
Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) January 20-21
University Orientation January 21
Semester Start January 26
Semester End May 25
Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. May 26