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 Edinburgh'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 4, 2024 |
| Arrive in Edinburgh |
September 5 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
September 5-6 |
| University Orientation |
September 9 |
| Semester One Start |
September 16 |
| Semester One End |
December 20 |
| Semester Two Start |
January 13, 2025 |
| Semester Two Break |
April 7-18 |
| Semester Two End |
May 23 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
May 24 |
Spring 2025
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
January 6, 2025 |
| Arrive in Edinburgh |
January 7 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
January 7-8 |
| University Orientation |
TBC |
| Semester Start |
January 13 |
| Semester Break |
April 7-18 |
| Semester End |
May 23 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
May 24 |
Fall 2025
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
September 3, 2025 |
| Arrive in Edinburgh |
September 4 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
September 4-5 |
| University Orientation |
September 8 |
| 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 3, 2025 |
| Arrive in Edinburgh |
September 4 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
September 4-5 |
| University Orientation |
September 8 |
| Semester One Start |
September 15 |
| Semester One End |
December 19 |
| Semester Two Start |
January 12, 2026 |
| Semester Two Break |
April 6-17 |
| Semester Two End |
May 22 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
May 23 |