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 Auckland's planned academic calendar and any restrictions or safety measures imposed by the New Zealand 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. |
July 4, 2024 |
| Arrive in Auckland |
July 6 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
July 6-9 |
| University Orientation |
July 10 |
| Semester Two Start (U.S. Fall) |
July 15 |
| Semester Two Break |
August 24-September 8 |
| Semester Two End |
November 11 |
| Semester One Start (U.S. Spring) |
March 3, 2025 |
| Semester One Break |
April 12-27 |
| Semester One End |
June 30 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
July 1 |
Spring 2025
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
February 18, 2025 |
| Arrive in Auckland |
February 20 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
February 20-23 |
| University Orientation |
February 24 |
| Semester Start |
March 3 |
| Semester Break |
April 12-27 |
| Semester End |
June 30 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
July 1 |
Academic Year Southern Hemisphere 2025
| EVENT |
DATE |
| Virtual Orientation Session |
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
February 18, 2025 |
| Arrive in Auckland |
February 20 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
February 20-23 |
| University Orientation |
February 24 |
| Semester One Start (U.S. Spring) |
March 3 |
| Semester One Break |
April 12-27 |
| Semester One End |
June 30 |
| Semester Two Start (U.S. Fall) |
July 21 |
| Semester Two Break |
August 30-September 14 |
| Semester Two End |
November 17 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
November 18 |
Fall 2025
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
July 5, 2025 |
| Arrive in Auckland |
July 7 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
July 7-10 |
| University Orientation |
July 14 |
| Semester Start |
July 21 |
| Semester Break |
August 30-September 14 |
| Semester End |
November 17 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
November 18 |
Academic Year 2025-26
| EVENT |
DATE |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
July 5, 2025 |
| Arrive in Auckland |
July 7 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
July 7-10 |
| University Orientation |
July 14 |
| Semester Two Start (U.S. Fall) |
July 21 |
| Semester Two Break |
August 30-September 14 |
| Semester Two End |
November 17 |
| Semester One Start (U.S. Spring) |
March 2, 2026 |
| Semester One Break |
April 3-19 |
| Semester One End |
June 29 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
June 30 |