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Arcadia University program dates are set in accordance with the overseas institution’s academic calendar and the Arcadia University mandatory orientation dates. Accepted students can book their travel according to the dates listed below. Students will be notified on the rare occasion of a change to the program calendar.

Fall 2013
Depart from U.S. July 15, 2013
Arrive in Melbourne July 17
Arcadia Orientation July 17-20
Travel to Sydney July 20
University Orientation July 22-26
Semester Start July 29
Semester Break September 30-October 4
Semester End November 23
Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. November 24
   

Academic Year 2012-2013
Depart from U.S. July 14, 2012
Arrive in Melbourne July 16
Arcadia Orientation July 16-19
Travel to Sydney July 19
University Orientation July 23-24
First Semester Start July 30
First Semester Break September 24-28
First Semester End November 24
Second Semester Start March 4, 2013
Second Semester End June 29
Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. June 30
   

Spring 2013
Depart from U.S. February 16, 2013
Arrive in Melbourne February 18
Arcadia Orientation February 18-21
Travel to Sydney February 21
University Orientation February 25-March 1
Semester Start March 4
Semester Break March 29-April 4
Semester End June 29
Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. June 30

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