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 the University of Melbourne'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 Melbourne |
July 10 |
| University Orientation |
July 15-19 |
| Semester One Start |
July 22 |
| Semester One Break |
September 23-29 |
| Semester End |
November 15 |
| Semester Two Start |
March 3, 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 16, 2025 |
| Arrive in Sydney |
February 18 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
February 18-20 |
| Travel to Melbourne |
February 20 |
| University Orientation |
February 21; February 24-28 |
| Semester Start |
March 3 |
| 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 16, 2025 |
| Arrive in Sydney |
February 18 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
February 18-20 |
| Travel to Melbourne |
February 20 |
| University Orientation |
February 21; February 24-28 |
| Semester One Start |
March 3 |
| Semester One Break |
April 18-27 |
| Semester One End |
June 27 |
| Semester Two Start |
July 28 |
| Semester Two Break |
September 29-October 5 |
| Semester Two End |
November 21 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
November 22 |
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 Melbourne |
July 16 |
| University Orientation |
July 21-25 |
| Semester Start |
July 28 |
| Semester Break |
September 29 - October 5 |
| Semester End |
November 21 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
November 22 |
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 Melbourne |
July 16 |
| University Orientation |
July 21-25 |
| Semester One Start |
July 28 |
| Semester One Break |
September 29 - October 5 |
| Semester End |
November 21 |
| Semester Two Start* |
March 3, 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