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. 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 28, 2024
Arrive in Belfast August 29
Orientation (Mandatory) First 4 days
Semester Start  TBC
Semester End December 6
Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. December 7
EventVirtual Orientation Session (Mandatory)
DateReview materials sent in advance
EventDepart from U.S.
DateAugust 28, 2024
EventArrive in Belfast
DateAugust 29
EventOrientation (Mandatory)
DateFirst 4 days
EventSemester Start 
DateTBC
EventSemester End
DateDecember 6
EventProgram Concludes/Return Flight to U.S.
DateDecember 7

Spring 2025

Event Date
Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) Review materials sent in advance
Depart from U.S. January 29, 2025
Arrive in Belfast January 30
Orientation (Mandatory)  First 4 days
Semester Start  TBC
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 29, 2025
EventArrive in Belfast
DateJanuary 30
EventOrientation (Mandatory) 
DateFirst 4 days
EventSemester Start 
DateTBC
EventSemester End
DateMay 9
EventProgram Concludes/Return Flight to U.S.
DateMay 10

Fall 2025

Program Start Mid-August
Program Concludes Mid-December
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