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
EVENTVirtual Orientation Session (Mandatory)
DATEReview materials sent in advance
EVENTDepart from U.S.
DATEAugust 27, 2024
EVENTArrive in London
DATEAugust 28
EVENTArcadia Orientation (Mandatory)
DATEAugust 28-31
EVENTUniversity Orientation
DATESeptember 2
EVENTSemester Start
DATESeptember 2
EVENTStudy Abroad Module (Mandatory)
DATESeptember 2-20
EVENTSemester End
DATEDecember 13
EVENTProgram Concludes/Return Flight to U.S.
DATEDecember 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
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 One Start
DATESeptember 30
EVENTSemester One End
DATEDecember 13
EVENTReturn to Campus
DATEJanuary 12, 2025
EVENTStudy Abroad Module (Optional)
DATEJanuary 6-24
EVENTSemester Two Start
DATEJanuary 13
EVENTSemester Two End
DATEJune 20
EVENTProgram Concludes/Return Flight to U.S.
DATEJune 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
EVENTVirtual Orientation Session (Mandatory)
DATEReview materials sent in advance
EVENTDepart from U.S.
DATEFebruary 4, 2025
EVENTArrive in London
DATEFebruary 5
EVENTArcadia Orientation (Mandatory)
DATEFebruary 5-7
EVENTUniversity Orientation
DATEFebruary 10-14
EVENTSemester Start
DATEFebruary 17
EVENTSemester End
DATEJune 20
EVENTProgram Concludes/Return Flight to U.S.
DATEJune 21

Fall 2025 & Academic Year 2025-26

Program Start Late August
Program Concludes Mid-December (FA); Mid-June (AY)
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undefinedMid-December (FA); Mid-June (AY)