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 University College Cork'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. |
August 28, 2024 |
| Arrive in Dublin |
August 29 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
August 29-31 |
| University Orientation |
September 4-6 |
| Semester Start |
September 9 |
| Arcadia Ireland Ealu Weekend |
October 4-6 |
| Semester End |
December 20 |
| Semester Two Start |
January 13, 2025 |
| Semester Two Break |
April 7-21 |
| Semester Two End |
May 9 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
May 10 |
Spring 2025
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
January 5, 2025 |
| Arrive in Dublin |
January 6 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
January 6-8 |
| University Orientation |
January 9-10 |
| Semester Start |
January 13 |
| Arcadia Ireland Ealu Weekend |
February 14-16 |
| Semester Break |
April 7-21 |
| Semester End |
May 9 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
May 10 |
Fall 2025
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
August 6, 2025* |
| Arrive in Dublin |
August 27* |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
August 27-29* |
| University Orientation |
September 3-5 |
| Semester Start |
September 8 |
| Arcadia Ireland Ealu Weekend |
October 17-19 |
| Semester End |
December 20 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
December 21 |
Academic Year 2025-2026
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
August 6, 2025* |
| Arrive in Dublin |
August 27* |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
August 27-29* |
| University Orientation |
September 3-5 |
| Semester Start |
September 8 |
| Arcadia Ireland Ealu Weekend |
October 17-19 |
| Semester End |
December 20 |
| Semester Two Start |
January 12, 2026 |
| Semester Two Break |
April 7-21* |
| Semester Two End |
May 8 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
May 9 |
*Please note that SOME dates are not finalized and ARE subject to change