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 University of Aberdeen's planned academic calendar and any restrictions or safety measures imposed by the Scottish 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 12, 2024 |
| Arrive in Edinburgh |
September 13 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
September 13-14 |
| University Orientation |
September 16 |
| Semester One Start |
September 23 |
| Semester One End |
December 20 |
| Semester Two Start |
January 20, 2025 |
| Semester Two Break |
March 24-April 11 |
| Semester Two End |
May 16 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
May 17 |
Spring 2025
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
January 15, 2025 |
| Arrive in Edinburgh |
January 16 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
January 16-18 |
| University Orientation |
TBC |
| Semester Start |
January 20 |
| Semester Break |
March 24-April 11 |
| Semester End |
May 16 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
May 17 |
Fall 2025
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
September 11, 2025 |
| Arrive in Edinburgh |
September 12 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
September 12-13 |
| University Orientation |
September 15 |
| Semester Start |
September 15 |
| 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 11, 2025 |
| Arrive in Edinburgh |
September 12 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
September 12-13 |
| University Orientation |
September 15 |
| Semester One Start |
September 15 |
| Semester One End |
December 19 |
| Semester Two Start |
January 19, 2026 |
| Semester Two Break |
March 23-April 10 |
| Semester Two End |
May 15 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
May 16 |