IMPORTANT: Pay special attention to arrival times, airport details and other requirements.
Accepted students can book their travel according to the dates listed below, once they have been advised to do so by their Program Advisor.
Dates subject to change based on the University of the Arts, Camberwell College of Arts, Central Saint Martins, Chelsea College of Arts, the London College of Communication, the London College of Fashion, and the Wimbledon College of Arts planned academic calendars 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 from U.S. |
August 27, 2024 |
| Arrive in London |
August 28 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
August 28-31 |
| University Orientation |
September 2 |
| Semester Start |
September 2 |
| Study Abroad Module (Mandatory) |
September 2-20 |
| Semester 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 from U.S. |
September 17, 2024 |
| Arrive in London |
September 18 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
September 18-20 |
| University Orientation |
September 23-27 |
| Semester One Start |
September 30 |
| Semester One End |
December 13 |
| Return to Campus |
January 12, 2025 |
| Study Abroad Module (Optional) |
January 6-24 |
| Semester Two Start |
January 13 |
| Semester Two End |
June 20 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
June 21 |
Spring 2025
| EVENT |
DATE |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
February 4, 2025 |
| Arrive in London |
February 5 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
February 5-7 |
| University Orientation |
February 10-14 |
| Semester Start |
February 17 |
| Semester End |
June 20 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
June 21 |
Fall 2025 & Academic Year 2025-26
| Program Start |
Late August |
| Program Concludes |
Mid-December (FA); Mid-June (AY) |