IMPORTANT: Arcadia University program dates are set in accordance with the overseas institution’s academic calendar and the Arcadia University mandatory orientation dates.
Dates are subject to change based on Griffith University's planned academic calendar and any restrictions or safety measures imposed by the Australian government. Please wait to book travel until advised by Arcadia University.
Academic Year 2024-25
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
July 5, 2024 |
| Arrive in Sydney |
July 7 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
July 7-10 |
| Travel to Griffith |
July 10 |
| University Orientation |
July 8-12 |
| Semester One Start |
July 15 |
| Semester One Break |
August 12-16 |
| Semester One End |
October 27 |
| Semester Two Start |
March 3, 2025 |
| Semester Two Break |
April 14-21 |
| Semester Two End |
June 14 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
June 15 |
Spring 2025
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
February 12, 2025 |
| Arrive in Sydney |
February 14 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
February 14-16 |
| Travel to Griffith |
February 16 |
| University Orientation |
February 24-28 |
| Semester Start |
March 3 |
| Semester Break |
April 14-21 |
| Semester End |
June 14 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
June 15 |
Academic Year Southern Hemisphere 2025
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
February 12, 2025 |
| Arrive in Sydney |
February 14 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
February 14-16 |
| Travel to Griffith |
February 16 |
| University Orientation |
February 24-28 |
| Semester One Start |
March 3 |
| Semester One Break |
April 14-21 |
| Semester One End |
June 14 |
| Semester Two Start |
July 14 |
| Semester Two Break |
August 11-15 |
| Semester Two End |
October 25 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
October 26 |
Fall 2025
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
July 4, 2025 |
| Arrive in Sydney |
July 6 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
July 6-9 |
| Travel to Griffith |
July 9 |
| University Orientation |
July 7-11 |
| Semester Start |
July 14 |
| Semester End |
October 25 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
October 26 |
Academic Year 2025-2026
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
July 4, 2025 |
| Arrive in Sydney |
July 6 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
July 6-9 |
| Travel to Griffith |
July 9 |
| University Orientation |
July 7-11 |
| Semester One Start |
July 14 |
| Semester One End |
October 25 |
| Semester Two Start* |
March 3, 2026 |
| Semester Two End* |
June 14 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S.* |
June 15 |
*Please note that semester two dates are not finalized and subject to change