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 ISI Florence'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. |
August 27, 2024 |
| Arrive in Florence |
August 28 |
| University Orientation |
August 29-31 |
| Semester One Start |
September 2 |
| Arcadia Italy Excursion (Mandatory) |
September 15 |
| Semester One Break |
October 18-27 |
| Semester One End |
December 13 |
| Semester Two Start |
January 13, 2025 |
| Semester Two Break |
February 28-March 9 |
| Semester Two End |
April 25 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
April 26 |
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 9-11 |
| Semester Start |
January 13 |
| Arcadia Italy Excursion (Mandatory) |
February 2 |
| Semester Break |
February 28-March 9 |
| Semester End |
April 25 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
April 26 |
Fall 2025
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
August 26. 2025 |
| Arrive in Florence |
August 27 |
| University Orientation |
August 28-30 |
| Semester Start |
September 1 |
| Arcadia Italy Excursion (Mandatory) |
September 28 |
| Semester Break |
October 17-26 |
| Semester 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 from U.S. |
August 26, 2025 |
| Arrive in Florence |
August 27 |
| University Orientation |
August 28-30 |
| Semester One Start |
September 1 |
| Arcadia Italy Excursion (Mandatory) |
September 28 |
| Semester One Break |
October 17-26 |
| Semester One End |
December 12 |
| Semester Two Start |
January 12, 2026* |
| Semester Two Break |
February 27-March 8 |
| Semester Two End |
April 24 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
April 25 |
*Please note that semester two dates are not finalized and ARE subject to change