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 University of Oxford Hertford College'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.

Pre-Session/Fall 2024

EVENT DATE
Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) Review materials sent in advance
Depart from U.S. September 3, 2024
Arrive in London September 4
Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) September 4-7
University Orientation September 9-13
September Seminars Start September 10
Semester Start October 13
Semester End December 7
Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. December 8

Academic Year 2024-2025

EVENT DATE
Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) Review materials sent in advance
Depart from U.S. October 1, 2024
Arrive in London October 2
Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) October 2-6
University Orientation October 7-11
Semester One Start October 13
Semester One End December 7
Return to Campus January 16, 2025
Semester Two Start January 19
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. January 7, 2025
Arrive in London January 8
Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) January 8-13
University Orientation January 14-17
Semester Start January 19
Semester End June 21
Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. June 22

Fall 2025 & Academic Year 2025-26

Program Start Early September (Pre-FA); Early October (AY)
Program Concludes Mid-December (FA); Mid-June (AY)