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.
Fall 2024
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
September 5, 2024 |
| Arrive in Edinburgh |
September 6 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
September 6-7 |
| University Orientation |
September 9 |
| Semester Start |
September 16 |
| Semester End |
December 23 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
December 24 |
Academic Year 2024-2025
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
September 5, 2024 |
| Arrive in Edinburgh |
September 6 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
September 6-7 |
| University Orientation |
September 9 |
| Semester One Start |
September 16 |
| Semester One End |
December 23 |
| Semester Two Start |
January 27, 2025 |
| Semester Two End |
May 26 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
May 27 |
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 |