IMPORTANT: Pay special attention to arrival times, airport details and other requirements.
Arcadia University program dates are set in accordance with the overseas institutions' academic calendars and the Arcadia University mandatory orientation dates.
Dates subject to change based on Arcadia in London's planned academic calendar and any restrictions or safety measures imposed by the British 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 U.S. |
September 1, 2024 |
| Arrive in London |
September 2 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
September 2-8 |
| Partner University Orientation |
Varies by Institution |
| Fall Courses Start |
September 9 |
| Fall Semester Break |
October 21-25 |
| Fall Courses End |
December 13 |
| Spring Semester Start |
January 13, 2025 |
| Spring Semester Break |
February 24-March 2 |
| Spring Semester End |
April 18 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
April 19 |
Spring 2025
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart U.S. |
January 5, 2025 |
| Arrive in London |
January 6 |
| Arcadia Orientation |
January 6-12 |
| Partner University Orientation |
Varies by Institution |
| Courses Begin |
January 13 |
| Semester Break |
February 24-March 2 |
| Courses End |
April 18 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
April 19 |
Fall 2025
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart U.S. |
August 31, 2025 |
| Arrive in London |
September 1 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
September 1-7 |
| Partner University Orientation |
Varies by Institution |
| Courses Start |
September 8 |
| Semester Break |
October 20-24 |
| Courses End |
December 12 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
December 13 |
Academic Year 2025-2026
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart U.S. |
August 31, 2025 |
| Arrive in London |
September 1 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
September 1-7 |
| Partner University Orientation |
Varies by Institution |
| Fall Courses Start |
September 8 |
| Fall Semester Break |
October 20-24 |
| Fall Courses End |
December 12 |
| Spring Semester Start* |
January 13, 2026 |
| Spring Semester Break* |
February 24-March 2 |
| Spring Semester End* |
April 18 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S.* |
April 19 |
*Please note that Spring semester dates are not finalized and subject to change