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 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 U.S. January 7, 2024
Arrive in London January 8
Arcadia Orientation January 8-14
Partner University Orientation Varies by Institution
Courses Begin January 15
Semester Break February 26-March 1
Courses End April 19
Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. April 20

 

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

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 TBC
Spring Semester End April 18
Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. April 19

Spring 2025

Program Start Early January
Program Concludes Mid-April