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

Please wait to book travel until advised by Arcadia University.

Spring 2025

Event Date
Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) Review materials sent in advance
Depart from U.S. January 5, 2025
Arrive in London January 6
Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) January 6-8
University Orientation January 9-10
Semester Start January 13
Semester End April 4
Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. April 5

Fall 2025 & Academic Year 2025-26

Event Date
Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) Review materials sent in advance
Depart from U.S. September 14, 2025
Arrive in London September 15
Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) September 15-17
University Orientation September 18-19
Semester One Start September 22
Semester One End December 12
Fall Program Ends/Fall only students depart December 13
Return to Campus January 6, 2026
Semester Two Start January 12
Semester Two End July 10
Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. July 11

Spring 2026

Event Date
Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) Review materials sent in advance
Depart from U.S. January 4, 2026
Arrive in London January 5
Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) January 5-7
University Orientation January 8-9
Semester Start January 12
Semester End April 3
Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. April 4