IMPORTANT: Pay special attention to arrival times, airport details and other requirements.
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 Accademia Italiana's planned academic calendar and any restrictions or safety measures imposed by the Italian 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 3, 2024 |
| Arrive in Florence |
September 4 |
| University Orientation |
September 5-6 |
| Semester Start |
September 9 |
| Arcadia Italy Excursion (Mandatory) |
September 15 |
| Semester One End |
December 19 |
| Semester Two Start |
January 13, 2025 |
| Semester Two Break |
April 18-27 |
| 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 7, 2025 |
| Arrive in Florence |
January 8 |
| University Orientation (Mandatory) |
January 9-10 |
| Semester Start |
January 13 |
| Arcadia Italy Excursion (Mandatory) |
February 2 |
| Semester Break |
April 18-27 |
| 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. |
September 2, 2025 |
| Arrive in Florence |
September 3 |
| University Orientation |
September 4-5 |
| Semester Start |
September 8 |
| Arcadia Italy Excursion (Mandatory) |
September 28 |
| 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 2, 2025 |
| Arrive in Florence |
September 3 |
| University Orientation |
September 4-5 |
| Semester Start |
September 8 |
| Arcadia Italy Excursion (Mandatory) |
September 28 |
| Semester One End |
December 19 |
| Semester Two Start |
January 13, 2026* |
| Semester Two Break |
April 18-27* |
| Semester Two End |
May 15* |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
May 16* |
*Please note that semester two dates are not finalized and ARE subject to change