IMPORTANT: Pay special attention to arrival times, airport details and other requirements.

Arcadia University program dates are set in accordance with the overseas institutions' academic calendars and the Arcadia University mandatory orientation dates. 

Dates subject to change based on Arcadia in London's planned academic calendar and any restrictions or safety measures imposed by the British 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 U.S. September 1, 2024
Arrive in London September 2
Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) September 2-8
Partner University Orientation Varies by Institution
Courses Start September 9
Semester Break October 21-25
Courses End December 13
Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. December 14*
EventVirtual Orientation Session (Mandatory)
DateReview materials sent in advance
EventDepart U.S.
DateSeptember 1, 2024
EventArrive in London
DateSeptember 2
EventArcadia Orientation (Mandatory)
DateSeptember 2-8
EventPartner University Orientation
DateVaries by Institution
EventCourses Start
DateSeptember 9
EventSemester Break
DateOctober 21-25
EventCourses End
DateDecember 13
EventProgram Concludes/Return Flight to U.S.
DateDecember 14*
* Students taking courses at City University MAY have a later end date.
Speak to your Program Advisor for furhter details.


Academic Year 2024-2025

Event Date
Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) Review materials sent in advance
Depart U.S. September 1, 2024
Arrive in London September 2
Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) September 2-8
Partner University Orientation Varies by Institution
Fall Courses Start September 9
Fall Semester Break October 21-25
Fall Courses End December 13
Spring Semester Start January 13, 2025
Spring Semester Break February 24-March 2
Spring Semester End April 18
Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. April 19
EventVirtual Orientation Session (Mandatory)
DateReview materials sent in advance
EventDepart U.S.
DateSeptember 1, 2024
EventArrive in London
DateSeptember 2
EventArcadia Orientation (Mandatory)
DateSeptember 2-8
EventPartner University Orientation
DateVaries by Institution
EventFall Courses Start
DateSeptember 9
EventFall Semester Break
DateOctober 21-25
EventFall Courses End
DateDecember 13
EventSpring Semester Start
DateJanuary 13, 2025
EventSpring Semester Break
DateFebruary 24-March 2
EventSpring Semester End
DateApril 18
EventProgram Concludes/Return Flight to U.S.
DateApril 19
 

Spring 2025

Event Date
Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) Review materials sent in advance
Depart U.S. January 5, 2025
Arrive in London January 6
Arcadia Orientation January 6-12
Partner University Orientation Varies by Institution
Courses Begin January 13
Semester Break February 24-March 2
Courses End April 18
Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. April 19
EventVirtual Orientation Session (Mandatory)
DateReview materials sent in advance
EventDepart U.S.
DateJanuary 5, 2025
EventArrive in London
DateJanuary 6
EventArcadia Orientation
DateJanuary 6-12
EventPartner University Orientation
DateVaries by Institution
EventCourses Begin
DateJanuary 13
EventSemester Break
DateFebruary 24-March 2
EventCourses End
DateApril 18
EventProgram Concludes/Return Flight to U.S.
DateApril 19
 

Fall 2025 & Academic Year 2025-26

Program Start Early September
Program Concludes Mid-December
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