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. Accepted students can book their travel according to the dates listed below. Students will be notified on the rare occasion of a change to the program calendar.
Academic Year 2019-2020
| Event |
Date |
| Depart from U.S. |
August 31 |
| Arrive in Edinburgh |
September 1 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
September 1-4 |
| Homestay |
September 4-7 |
| University Orientation |
September 9-15 |
| Semester One Start |
September 16 |
| Semester One Break |
October 21-25 |
| Semester One End |
December 20 |
| Semester Two Start |
January 27, 2020 |
| Semester Two Break |
March 16-27 |
| Semester Two End |
May 22 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
May 23 |
Spring 2020
| Event |
Date |
| Depart from U.S. |
January 19, 2020 |
| Arrive in Edinburgh |
January 20 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
January 20-22 |
| University Orientation |
January 23-24 |
| Semester Start |
January 27 |
| Semester Break |
March 16-27 |
| Semester End |
May 22 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
May 23 |
Fall 2020
| Event |
Date |
| Depart from U.S. |
September 2, 2020 |
| Arrive in Edinburgh |
September 3 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
September 3-5 |
| University Orientation |
September 7-11 |
| Semester Start |
September 14 |
| Semester End |
December 18 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
December 19 |
Academic Year 2020-2021
| Event |
Date |
| Depart from U.S. |
September 2, 2020 |
| Arrive in Edinburgh |
September 3 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
September 3-5 |
| University Orientation |
September 7-11 |
| Semester One Start |
September 14 |
| Semester One End |
December 18 |
| Semester Two Start |
January 25, 2021 |
| Semester Two Break |
March 22-April 2 |
| Semester Two End |
May 21 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
May 22 |