IMPORTANT: Arcadia University program dates are set in accordance with the institution’s academic calendar. 

Dates subject to change based on the  planned academic calendar in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and any restrictions or safety measures. Please wait to book travel until advised by Arcadia University.

Fall 2023

Event Date
Arrive in Minneapolis, MN August 28, 2023
Orientation at Lake Itasca August 29-30
Field Station 1 (Paddling Headwaters) August 31-September 4
Field Station 2 (Twin Cities) September 5-8
Transit Day September 9
Field Station 3 (Paddling Middle Mississippi) September 10-October 10
September 28-October 1 (St. Louis)
Field Station 4 (Memphis and Jackson, MS) October 11-17
Sailing and Paddling (MS and LA) October 18-November 20
Field Station 5 (New Orleans, LA) November 21-28
Final Sail/Paddle (New Orleans and Gulf Coast) November 29-December 6
Final Academic Preparations (New Orleans) December 7-13
Semester End/Return Shuttle to Minneapolis December 14-15
Program Concludes/Return Flight December 15

This itinerary is subject to change.
Refer to Augsburg CGEE River Semester website for the most updated itinerary. 

 

Fall 2025 

Program calendar will be announced when program dates are confirmed.