IMPORTANT: Arcadia University program dates are set in accordance with the overseas institution’s academic calendar and the Arcadia University mandatory orientation dates.
Dates subject to change based on the Maynooth University's planned academic calendar and any restrictions or safety measures imposed by the Irish 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. |
September 15, 2024 |
| Arrive in Dublin |
September 16 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
September 16-17 |
| University Orientation |
September 16-20 |
| Semester One Start |
September 23 |
| Arcadia Ireland Ealu Weekend |
October 4-6 |
| Semester One End |
December 20 |
| Semester Two Start |
February 4, 2025 |
| Semester Break |
April 21-25 |
| Semester Two End |
May 31 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
June 1 |
Spring 2025
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
January 25, 2025 |
| Arrive in Dublin |
January 26 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
January 26-27 |
| University Orientation |
January 27-31 |
| Semester Start |
February 4 |
| Arcadia Ireland Ealu Weekend |
February 14-16 |
| Reading Week |
March 17-21 |
| Semester Break |
April 21-25 |
| Semester End |
May 31 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
June 1 |
Fall 2025*
| Event |
Date |
| Arcadia Virtual Orientation (Mandatory) |
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
September 14, 2025 |
| Arrive in Dublin |
September 15 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
September 15-17 |
| University Orientation |
September 15-19 |
| Semester Start |
September 22 |
| Arcadia Ireland Ealu Weekend |
October 17-19 |
| Semester End |
December 19 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
December 20 |
Academic Year 2025-2026*
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
September 14, 2025 |
| Arrive in Dublin |
September 15 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
September 15-17 |
| University Orientation |
September 15-19 |
| Semester One Start |
September 22 |
| Arcadia Ireland Ealu Weekend |
October17-19 |
| Semester One End |
December 29 |
| Semester Two Start |
February 3, 2026 |
| Semester Break |
April 21-25 |
| Semester Two End |
May 31 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
June 1 |
*Please note that SOME dates are not finalized and ARE subject to change