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.
Spring 2022
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
December 16
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
January 11, 2022* |
| Arrive in Edinburgh |
January 12 OR 15 |
| University Orientation (virtual) |
January 13-14 |
| Semester Start |
January 17 |
| Semester Break |
February 21-25 |
| Semester End |
May 10 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
May 14 |
* Preferred Departure Date
Fall 2022
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
TBC
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) |
TBC
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
Program calendar will be announced once dates are confirmed.