IMPORTANT: 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 Goldsmiths, University of London's planned academic calendar in response to COVID-19 pandemic and any restrictions or safety measures imposed by the British government. Please wait to book travel until advised by Arcadia University.

Spring 2024

Event Date
Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) Review materials sent in advance
Depart from U.S. January 2, 2024
Arrive in London January 3
Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) January 3-5
University Orientation January 8-12
Semester Start January 8
Internship Placement March 25 - May 10
Semester End June 14
Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. June 15
EventVirtual Orientation Session (Mandatory)
DateReview materials sent in advance
EventDepart from U.S.
DateJanuary 2, 2024
EventArrive in London
DateJanuary 3
EventArcadia Orientation (Mandatory)
DateJanuary 3-5
EventUniversity Orientation
DateJanuary 8-12
EventSemester Start
DateJanuary 8
EventInternship Placement
DateMarch 25 - May 10
EventSemester End
DateJune 14
EventProgram Concludes/Return Flight to U.S.
DateJune 15

Fall 2024

Event Date
Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) Review materials sent in advance
Depart from U.S. September 17, 2024
Arrive in London September 18
Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) September 18-20
University Orientation September 23-27
Semester Start September 30
Semester End December 13
Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. December 14
EventVirtual Orientation Session (Mandatory)
DateReview materials sent in advance
EventDepart from U.S.
DateSeptember 17, 2024
EventArrive in London
DateSeptember 18
EventArcadia Orientation (Mandatory)
DateSeptember 18-20
EventUniversity Orientation
DateSeptember 23-27
EventSemester Start
DateSeptember 30
EventSemester End
DateDecember 13
EventProgram Concludes/Return Flight to U.S.
DateDecember 14