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 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.
Fall 2022
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
August 23
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
September 1, 2022 |
| Arrive in Edinburgh |
September 2 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
September 2-3 |
| University Orientation |
September 5-9 |
| Semester Start |
September 12 |
| Semester End |
December 19 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
December 20 |
Academic Year 2022-2023
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
August 23
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
September 1, 2022 |
| Arrive in Edinburgh |
September 2 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
September 2-3 |
| University Orientation |
September 5-9 |
| Semester One Start |
September 12 |
| Semester One End |
December 19 |
| Semester Two Start |
January 16, 2023 |
| Semester Two Break |
February 20-25 |
| Semester Two End |
May 9 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
May 10 |
Spring 2023
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
December 14
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
January 9, 2023 |
| Arrive in Edinburgh |
January 10 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
January 11 |
| University Orientation |
January 12-13 |
| Semester Start |
January 16 |
| Semester Break |
February 20-25 |
| Semester End |
May 9 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
May 10 |
Fall and Academic Year 2023
Program calendar will be announced once dates are confirmed.