IMPORTANT: Arcadia University program dates are set in accordance with the overseas institution’s academic calendar and the Arcadia University mandatory orientation dates. 

Dates are subject to change based on the University of Queensland's planned academic calendar and any restrictions or safety measures imposed by the Australian government. Please wait to book travel until advised by Arcadia University. 

Fall 2024

Event Date
Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) Review materials sent in advance
Depart from U.S. July 5, 2024
Arrive in Sydney July 7
Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) July 7-10
Travel to Brisbane July 10
University Orientation July 15-19
Semester Start July 22
Semester Break September 23-29
Semester End November 16
Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. November 17

Academic Year 2024-2025

Event Date
Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) Review materials sent in advance
Depart from U.S. July 5, 2024
Arrive in Sydney July 7
Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) July 7-10
Travel to Brisbane July 10
University Orientation July 15-19
Semester One Start July 22
Semester One Break September 23-29
Semester End November 16
Semester Two Start February 24, 2025
Semester Two Break April 19-26
Semester Two End June 21
Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. June 22

Spring 2025

Event Date
Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) Review materials sent in advance
Depart from U.S. February 12, 2025
Arrive in Sydney February 14
Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) February 14-16
Travel to Queensland February 16
University Orientation February 17-21
Semester Start February 24
Semester Break April 19-26
Semester End June 21
Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. June 22

Academic Year Southern Hemisphere 2025

Event Date
Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) Review materials sent in advance
Depart from U.S. February 12, 2025
Arrive in Sydney February 14
Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) February 14-16
Travel to Queensland February 16
University Orientation February 17-21
Semester One Start February 24
Semester One Break April 19-26
Semester One End June 21
Semester Two Start July 28
Semester Two Break September 29-October 6
Semester Two End November 22
Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. November 23

Fall 2025 & Academic Year 2025-26

Program Starts Early July
Program Concludes Mid-November (FA); Mid-June (AY)