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.
Academic Year Southern Hemisphere 2018
| Event |
Date |
| Depart from U.S. |
January 27, 2018 |
| Arrive in Cape Town |
January 28 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
January 28-29 |
| University Orientation |
January 30-February 2 |
| Semester One Start |
February 5 |
| Semester One Break |
March 12-April 2 |
| Semester One End |
June 28 |
| Semester Two Start |
July 23 |
| Semester Two Break |
September 7-17 |
| Semester Two End |
November 30 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
December 1 |
Fall 2018
| Event |
Date |
| Depart from U.S. |
July 11, 2018 |
| Arrive in Cape Town |
July 12 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
July 12-14 |
| University Orientation |
July 18 |
| Semester Start |
July 23, 2018 |
| Semester Break |
September 7-17 |
| Semester End |
November 30 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
December 1 |
Academic Year 2018-19
| Event |
Date |
| Depart from U.S. |
July 11, 2018 |
| Arrive in Cape Town |
July 12 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
July 12-14 |
| University Orientation |
July 18 |
| Semester Start |
July 23, 2018 |
| Semester Break |
September 7-17 |
| Semester One End |
November 30 |
| Semester Two Start |
February 4, 2019 |
| Semester Two Break |
March 21-31 |
| Semester Two End |
June 13 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
June 14 |
Spring 2019
Arcadia program dates will be finalized 6-8 months prior to the start of the semester. (Students should not book travel until calendars are finalized.)
| Event |
Date |
| Depart from U.S. |
TBD |
| Arrive in Cape Town |
TBD |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
TBD |
| University Orientation |
TBD |
| Semester Start |
February 4 |
| Semester Break |
March 21-31 |
| Semester End |
June 13 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
June 14 |