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 9 |
| Semester Start |
September 10 |
| Semester Break |
October 22-26 |
| Semester End |
December 14 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
December 15 |
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 9 |
| Semester Start |
September 10 |
| Semester Break |
October 22-26 |
| Semester One End |
December 14 |
| Semester Two Start |
January 14, 2019 |
| Semester Two Break |
February 18-22 |
| Semester Two End |
May 10 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
May 11 |
Spring 2019
| Event |
Date |
| Depart from U.S. |
January 9, 2019 |
| Arrive in Edinburgh |
January 10 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
January 10-12 |
| University Orientation |
January 13 |
| Semester Start |
January 14 |
| Semester Break |
February 18-22 |
| Semester End |
May 10 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
May 11 |