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 Wollongong'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 Wollongong |
July 10 |
| University Orientation |
July 15-19 |
| Semester One Start |
July 22 |
| Semester One Break |
September 30-October 6 |
| Semester End |
November 14 |
| Semester Two Start |
March 3, 2025 |
| Semester Two Break |
April 21-25 |
| Semester Two End |
June 26 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
June 27 |
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 Wollongong |
February 16 |
| University Orientation |
February 24-28 |
| Semester Start |
March 3 |
| Semester Break |
April 21-25 |
| Semester End |
June 26 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
June 27 |
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 Wollongong |
February 16 |
| University Orientation |
February 24-28 |
| Semester One Start |
March 3 |
| Semester One Break |
April 21-25 |
| Semester One End |
June 26 |
| Semester Two Start |
July 28 |
| Semester Two Break |
September 29-October 5 |
| Semester Two End |
November 20 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
November 21 |
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 Wollongong |
July 16 |
| University Orientation |
July 22 |
| Semester Start |
July 28 |
| Semester Break |
September 29 - October 5 |
| Semester End |
November 20 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
November 21 |
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 Wollongong |
July 16 |
| University Orientation |
July 22 |
| Semester One Start |
July 28 |
| Semester One Break |
September 29 - October 5 |
| Semester End |
November 20 |
| Semester Two Start* |
March 3, 2026 |
| Semester Two Break* |
April 21-25 |
| Semester Two End* |
June 26 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S.* |
June 27 |
*Please note that semester two dates are not finalized and subject to change