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 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
| Event |
Date |
| Depart from U.S. |
January 23, 2019 |
| Arrive in Cape Town |
January 24 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
January 24-26 |
| University Orientation |
January 30-February 1 |
| Semester Start |
February 4 |
| Semester Break |
March 21-31 |
| Semester End |
June 13 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
June 14 |
Academic Year Southern Hemisphere 2019
| Event |
Date |
| Depart from U.S. |
January 23, 2019 |
| Arrive in Cape Town |
January 24 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
January 24-26 |
| University Orientation |
January 30-February 1 |
| Semester One Start |
February 4 |
| Semester One Break |
March 21-31 |
| Semester End |
June 13 |
| Semester Two Start |
July 22 |
| Semester Two Break |
September 7-15 |
| Semester Two End |
November 29 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
November 30 |
Fall 2019
| Event |
Date |
| Depart from U.S. |
July 3, 2019 |
| Arrive in Cape Town |
July 4 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
July 4-6 |
| University Orientation |
July 17-18 |
| Semester Start |
July 22 |
| Semester Break |
September 7-15 |
| Semester End |
November 27 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
November 28 |
Academic Year 2019-2020
| Event |
Date |
| Depart from U.S. |
July 3, 2019 |
| Arrive in Cape Town |
July 4 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
July 4-6 |
| University Orientation |
July 17-18 |
| Semester Start |
July 22 |
| Semester Break |
September 7-15 |
| Semester One End |
November 27 |
| Semester Two Start |
February 3, 2020 |
| Semester Two Break |
March 20-29 |
| Semester Two End |
June 10 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
June 11 |
Spring 2020
Program calendar will be announced once dates are confirmed.
Academic Year Southern Hemisphere 2020
Program calendar will be announced once dates are confirmed.