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 University of Edinburgh's planned academic calendar and any restrictions or safety measures imposed by the Scottish 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 4, 2024
Arrive in Edinburgh September 5
Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) September 5-6
University Orientation September 9
Semester Start September 16
Semester End December 20
Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. December 21
EventVirtual Orientation Session (Mandatory)
DateReview materials sent in advance
EventDepart from U.S.
DateSeptember 4, 2024
EventArrive in Edinburgh
DateSeptember 5
EventArcadia Orientation (Mandatory)
DateSeptember 5-6
EventUniversity Orientation
DateSeptember 9
EventSemester Start
DateSeptember 16
EventSemester End
DateDecember 20
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 4, 2024
Arrive in Edinburgh September 5
Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) September 5-6
University Orientation September 9
Semester One Start September 16
Semester One End December 20
Semester Two Start January 13, 2025
Semester Two Break April 7-18
Semester Two End May 23
Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. May 24
EventVirtual Orientation Session (Mandatory)
DateReview materials sent in advance
EventDepart from U.S.
DateSeptember 4, 2024
EventArrive in Edinburgh
DateSeptember 5
EventArcadia Orientation (Mandatory)
DateSeptember 5-6
EventUniversity Orientation
DateSeptember 9
EventSemester One Start
DateSeptember 16
EventSemester One End
DateDecember 20
EventSemester Two Start
DateJanuary 13, 2025
EventSemester Two Break
DateApril 7-18
EventSemester Two End
DateMay 23
EventProgram Concludes/Return Flight to U.S.
DateMay 24

Spring 2025

Event Date
Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) Review materials sent in advance
Depart from U.S. January 6, 2025
Arrive in Edinburgh January 7
Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) January 7-8
University Orientation TBC
Semester Start January 13
Semester Break April 7-18
Semester End May 23
Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. May 24
EventVirtual Orientation Session (Mandatory)
DateReview materials sent in advance
EventDepart from U.S.
DateJanuary 6, 2025
EventArrive in Edinburgh
DateJanuary 7
EventArcadia Orientation (Mandatory)
DateJanuary 7-8
EventUniversity Orientation
DateTBC
EventSemester Start
DateJanuary 13
EventSemester Break
DateApril 7-18
EventSemester End
DateMay 23
EventProgram Concludes/Return Flight to U.S.
DateMay 24

Fall 2025 & Academic Year 2025-26

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