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 Technology 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 29-August 2 |
| Semester One Start |
August 5 |
| Semester One Break |
September 30-October 6 |
| Semester End |
November 30 |
| Semester Two Start |
February 17, 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 3, 2025 |
| Arrive in Sydney |
February 5 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
February 5-7 |
| University Orientation |
February 3-14 |
| Semester Start |
February 17 |
| 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 3, 2025 |
| Arrive in Sydney |
February 5 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
February 5-7 |
| University Orientation |
February 3-14 |
| Semester One Start |
February 17 |
| Semester One Break |
April 14-21 |
| Semester One End |
June 14 |
| Semester Two Start |
July 28 |
| Semester Two Break |
September 22-29 |
| Semester Two End |
November 22 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
November 23 |
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 21-25 |
| Semester Start |
July 28 |
| Semester Break |
September 22-29 |
| Semester End |
November 22 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
November 23 |
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 21-25 |
| Semester One Start |
July 28 |
| Semester One Break |
September 22-29 |
| Semester End |
November 22 |
| Semester Two Start* |
February 16, 2026 |
| Semester Two Break* |
April 6-12 |
| Semester Two End* |
June 13 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S.* |
June 15 |
*Please note that semester two dates are not finalized and subject to change