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 Sydney'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 13, 2024 |
| Arrive in Sydney |
July 15 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
July 15-18 |
| Travel to Campus |
July 18 |
| University Orientation |
July 22-26 |
| Semester One Start |
July 29 |
| Semester One Break |
September 30-October 6 |
| Semester End |
November 23 |
| Semester Two Start |
February 24, 2025 |
| Semester Two Break |
April 21-25 |
| Semester Two End |
June 21 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
June 22 |
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 |
| University Orientation |
February 17-21 |
| Semester Start |
February 24 |
| Semester Break |
April 21-25 |
| Semester End |
June 21 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
June 22 |
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 |
| University Orientation |
February 17-21 |
| Semester One Start |
February 24 |
| Semester One Break |
April 21-25 |
| Semester One End |
June 21 |
| Semester Two Start |
August 4 |
| Semester Two Break |
TBC |
| Semester Two End |
November 29 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
November 30 |
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 |
| University Orientation |
July 28-August 1 |
| Semester Start |
August 4 |
| Semester Break |
September 29 - October 6 |
| Semester End |
November 29 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
November 30 |
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 |
| University Orientation |
July 28-August 1 |
| Semester One Start |
August 4 |
| Semester One Break |
September 29 - October 6 |
| Semester End |
November 29 |
| Semester Two Start* |
February 23, 2026 |
| Semester Two Break* |
April 21-25 |
| Semester Two End* |
June 21 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S.* |
June 22 |
*Please note that semester two dates are not finalized and subject to change