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 Strathclyde'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 13, 2025 |
| Semester Two Break |
April 7-17 |
| 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 9, 2025 |
| Arrive in Edinburgh |
January 10 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
January 10-11 |
| University Orientation |
TBC |
| Semester Start |
January 13 |
| Semester Break |
April 7-17 |
| 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 11, 2025 |
| Arrive in Edinburgh |
September 12 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
September 12-13 |
| University Orientation |
September 15 |
| Semester Start |
September 22 |
| 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 22 |
| Semester One End |
December 219 |
| Semester Two Start |
January 12, 2026 |
| Semester Two Break |
April 7-17 |
| Semester Two End |
May 22 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
May 23 |