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.
Fall 2018
| Event |
Date |
| Depart from U.S. |
September 1, 2018 |
| Arrive in Edinburgh |
September 2 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
September 2-4 |
| Homestay |
September 4-8 |
| University Orientation |
September 10 |
| Semester Start |
September 17 |
| Semester End |
December 21 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
December 22 |
Academic Year 2018-2019
| Event |
Date |
| Depart from U.S. |
September 1, 2018 |
| Arrive in Edinburgh |
September 2 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
September 2-4 |
| Homestay |
September 4-8 |
| University Orientation |
September 10 |
| Semester One Start |
September 17 |
| Semester One End |
December 21 |
| Semester Two Start |
January 28, 2019 |
| Semester Two Break |
March 18-29 |
| Semester Two End |
May 24 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
May 25 |
Spring 2019
| Event |
Date |
| Depart from U.S. |
January 20, 2019 |
| Arrive in Edinburgh |
January 21 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
January 21-23 |
| University Orientation |
January 24-25 |
| Semester Start |
January 28 |
| Semester Break |
March 18-29 |
| Semester End |
May 24 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
May 25 |