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 Macquarie 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 2024-2025
| 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 Macquarie |
July 10 |
| University Orientation |
July 15-19 |
| Semester One Start |
July 22 |
| Semester One Break |
September 16-29 |
| Semester End |
November 23 |
| Semester Two Start |
February 24, 2025 |
| Semester Two Break |
April 18-27 |
| Semester Two End |
June 27 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
June 28 |
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 Macquarie |
February 16 |
| University Orientation |
February 17-21 |
| Semester Start |
February 24 |
| Semester Break |
April 18-27 |
| Semester End |
June 27 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
June 28 |
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 Macquarie |
February 16 |
| University Orientation |
February 17-21 |
| Semester One Start |
February 24 |
| Semester One Break |
April 18-27 |
| Semester End |
June 27 |
| Semester Two Start |
July 28 |
| Semester Two Break |
September 22-October 6 |
| Semester Two End |
November 28 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
November 29 |
Fall 2025
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
July 12, 2025 |
| Arrive in Sydney |
July 14 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
July 14-16 |
| Travel to Macquarie |
July 16 |
| University Orientation |
July 21-25 |
| Semester Start |
July 28 |
| Semester Break |
September 22 - October 6 |
| Semester End |
November 28 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
November 29 |
Academic Year 2025-2026
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
July 12, 2025 |
| Arrive in Sydney |
July 14 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
July 14-16 |
| Travel to Macquarie |
July 16 |
| University Orientation |
July 21-25 |
| Semester One Start |
July 28 |
| Semester One Break |
September 22 - October 6 |
| Semester End |
November 28 |
| Semester Two Start* |
February 23, 2026 |
| Semester Two Break* |
April 18-27 |
| Semester Two End* |
June 27 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S.* |
June 28 |
*Please note that semester two dates are not finalized and subject to change