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, once they have been advised to do so by their Program Manager.
Fall 2020
| Event |
Date |
| Arcadia Virtual Orientation (Mandatory)* |
August 17-21, 2020 |
| Depart from U.S.* |
August 30 |
| Arrive in Stirling* |
August 31 |
| University Orientation |
September 13 |
| Semester Start |
September 14 |
| Semester Break |
October 26-30 |
| Semester End |
December 18 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
December 19 |
*Updated due to COVID-19
Academic Year 2020-2021
| Event |
Date |
| Arcadia Virtual Orientation (Mandatory)* |
August 17-21, 2020 |
| Depart from U.S.* |
August 30 |
| Arrive in Stirling* |
August 31 |
| University Orientation |
September 13 |
| Semester Start |
September 14 |
| Semester Break |
October 26-30 |
| Semester One End |
December 18 |
| Semester Two Start |
January 18, 2021 |
| Semester Two Break |
February 22-26 |
| Semester Two End |
May 14 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
May 15 |
*Updated due to COVID-19
Spring 2021
Dates subject to change based on the University of Stirling's planned academic calendar in response to COVID-19 pandemic and any restrictions or safety measures imposed by the Scottish government.
Please wait to book travel until advised by Arcadia University.
| Event |
Date |
| Arcadia Viritual Orientation (Mandatory) |
TBA |
| Depart from U.S. |
January 14, 2021 |
| Arrive in Stirling |
January 15 |
| University Orientation |
January 17 |
| Semester Start |
January 18 |
| Semester Break |
February 22-26 |
| Semester End |
May 14 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
May 15 |