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 of Galway'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 1, 2024 |
| Arrive in Dublin |
September 2 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
September 2-4 |
| University Orientation |
September 5-6 |
| Semester One Start |
September 9 |
| Arcadia Ireland Ealu Weekend |
October 4-6 |
| Semester One Reading Week |
TBC |
| Semester One End |
December 20 |
| Semester Two Start |
January 13, 2025 |
| Semester Two Reading Week |
TBC |
| 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 |
| Study Week |
April 11-20 |
| Semester End |
May 9 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
May 10 |
Fall 2025
| Event |
Date |
| Arcadia Virtual Orientation (Mandatory) |
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
August 31, 2025 |
| Arrive in Dublin |
September 1 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
September 1-3 |
| University Orientation |
September 2-5* |
| Semester Start |
September 8 |
| Arcadia Ireland Ealu Weekend |
October 17-19 |
| Reading Week |
December 1-5 |
| 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. |
August 31, 2025 |
| Arrive in Dublin |
September 1 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
September 1-3 |
| University Orientation |
September 2-5* |
| Semester One Start |
September 8 |
| Arcadia Ireland Ealu Weekend |
October 17-19 |
| Semester One Reading Week |
December 1-5 |
| Semester One End |
December 19 |
| Semester Two Start |
January 12, 2026 |
| Semester Two Reading Week |
April 3-10 |
| 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