IMPORTANT: Pay special attention to arrival times, airport details and other requirements.

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 Accademia Italiana's planned academic calendar and any restrictions or safety measures imposed by the Italian 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. September 3, 2024
Arrive in Florence September 4
University Orientation September 5-6
Semester Start September 9
Arcadia Italy Excursion (Mandatory) September 15
Semester End December 19
Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. December 21
EventVirtual Orientation Session (Mandatory)
DateReview materials sent in advance
EventDepart from U.S.
DateSeptember 3, 2024
EventArrive in Florence
DateSeptember 4
EventUniversity Orientation
DateSeptember 5-6
EventSemester Start
DateSeptember 9
EventArcadia Italy Excursion (Mandatory)
DateSeptember 15
EventSemester End
DateDecember 19
EventProgram Concludes/Return Flight to U.S.
DateDecember 21

Academic Year 2024-2025

Event Date
Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) Review materials sent in advance
Depart from U.S. September 3, 2024
Arrive in Florence September 4
University Orientation September 5-6
Semester Start September 9
Arcadia Italy Excursion (Mandatory) September 15
Semester One End December 19
Semester Two Start January 13, 2025
Semester Two Break April 18-27
Semester Two End May 9
Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. May 10
EventVirtual Orientation Session (Mandatory)
DateReview materials sent in advance
EventDepart from U.S.
DateSeptember 3, 2024
EventArrive in Florence
DateSeptember 4
EventUniversity Orientation
DateSeptember 5-6
EventSemester Start
DateSeptember 9
EventArcadia Italy Excursion (Mandatory)
DateSeptember 15
EventSemester One End
DateDecember 19
EventSemester Two Start
DateJanuary 13, 2025
EventSemester Two Break
DateApril 18-27
EventSemester Two End
DateMay 9
EventProgram Concludes/Return Flight to U.S.
DateMay 10

Spring 2025

Event Date
Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) Review materials sent in advance
Depart from U.S. January 7, 2025
Arrive in Florence January 8
University Orientation (Mandatory) January 9-10
Semester Start January 13
Arcadia Italy Excursion (Mandatory) February 2
Semester Break April 18-27
Semester End May 9
Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. May 10
EventVirtual Orientation Session (Mandatory)
DateReview materials sent in advance
EventDepart from U.S.
DateJanuary 7, 2025
EventArrive in Florence
DateJanuary 8
EventUniversity Orientation (Mandatory)
DateJanuary 9-10
EventSemester Start
DateJanuary 13
EventArcadia Italy Excursion (Mandatory)
DateFebruary 2
EventSemester Break
DateApril 18-27
EventSemester End
DateMay 9
EventProgram Concludes/Return Flight to U.S.
DateMay 10

Fall 2025 & Academic Year 2025-26

Program Start Early September
Program Concludes Mid-December (FA); Mid-May (AY)
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undefinedProgram Concludes
undefinedMid-December (FA); Mid-May (AY)