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 2021
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
August 23
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
August 26, 2021 |
| Arrive in Edinburgh |
August 27 |
| University Orientation |
September 6-11 |
| Semester Start |
September 13 |
| Semester Break |
October 18-22 |
| Semester End |
December 20 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
December 21 |
Academic Year 2021-2022
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
August 23
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
August 26, 2021 |
| Arrive in Edinburgh |
August 27 |
| University Orientation |
September 6-11 |
| Semester One Start |
September 13 |
| Semester One Break |
October 18-22 |
| Semester One End |
December 20 |
| Semester Two Start |
January 17, 2022 |
| Semester Two Break |
February 21-25 |
| Semester Two End |
May 10 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
May 14 |
Spring 2022
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
TBC
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
January 10, 2022 |
| Arrive in Edinburgh |
January 11 |
| Arcadia Orientation |
TBC |
| University Orientation |
TBC |
| Semester Start |
January 17, 2022 |
| Semester Break |
February 21-25 |
| Semester End |
May 10 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
May 14 |
Fall 2022
Program calendar will be announced once dates are confirmed.
Academic Year 2022-2023
Program calendar will be announced once dates are confirmed.