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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 13, 2013
Arrive in Melbourne July 15
Arcadia Orientation July 15-18
Travel to JCU July 18
University Orientation July 19-26
Semester Start July 29
Semester Break September 30-October 4
Semester End November 23
Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. November 23
   

Spring 2013

Depart from U.S. February 9, 2013
Arrive in Melbourne February 11
Arcadia Orientation February 11-14
Travel to JCU February 14
University Orientation February 15-22
Semester Start February 25
Semester Break April 15-19
Semester End June 22
Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. June 25
   

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