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2021 Move-In Week (Silent, No Text)

Welcome, Knights!

Arcadia University welcomes all Knights for the Fall 2021 semester. We look forward to campus coming to life with classes, activities, and events as we remain diligent in our COVID mitigation efforts.

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Be #ArcadiaBound

Get a head start on applying to become a Knight! Now accepting Common Applications for Fall 2022.

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Dr. Macalalag Awarded $2.8 million NSF Grant

Associate Professor Dr. Augusto Macalalag will explore how STEM curriculum impacts 7th- through 12th-grade student understanding. The research is funded through a National Science Foundation grant with a total intended award amount of $2.8 million, of which $2,031,108 is awarded to Arcadia.

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Arcadia #1 for Study Abroad Participation

The Institute of International Education ranked Arcadia #1 in the nation for study abroad participation.

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Become a Knight

We've made it easy to apply. Get started by completing your Common App or Coalition for College Application. Then, you choose—SAT/ACT scores and essays are optional. Unofficial transcripts are permitted and you can self-report your grades.

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Oct. 17 and Nov. 13

Join Us for an Open House

Hear from our student ambassadors, meet with faculty to learn more about academic programs, find out why we're nationally ranked in study abroad, and tour our Glenside campus. You can even receive an on-the-spot admissions decision.

Celebrating 20 Years as Arcadia University

Homecoming and Family Weekend

On Oct. 8 and 9, Knight pride will ignite on campus as the University community—including alumni and families—join Arcadia students to celebrate Arcadia’s unrivaled educational experiences.

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We're making our own traditions.

Registration is now open for our brand new Homecoming & Family Weekend—Arcadia style. Alumni, faculty, staff, students, and families, are invited to register to join us for a weekend full of festivities as you share in your pride for the Scarlet and Grey.

Featured Events:

Fired Up! Block Party – Friday, Oct. 8, 7 to 9 p.m. on Haber Green
State of the U: Arcadia & Presidential Update – Saturday, Oct. 9, 9 to 9:30 a.m., Virtual Event
Volunteers in Partnership Summit – Saturday, Oct. 9, 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Virtual Event
ArcadiaFest & Fireworks – Saturday, Oct. 9, 3 to 6 p.m. on Haber Green. Fireworks at 8:45 p.m.

Celebrating Our Growth and Legacy

With a reputation for academic excellence and international education, Beaver College's plan to become a university became a reality in 2001. Learn more about 20 years as Arcadia University.

Message from President Ajay Nair

COVID Vaccine Requirement Update

As many of us have come to appreciate, a fully immersed, in-person semester at Arcadia University is a gratifying educational experience. Each of us—student, faculty, staff—has a role in facilitating this experience, which can only occur with a healthy and safe University community. This is why we will not and cannot compromise on protecting our University community members.

Information on the spread of the COVID-19 Delta variant is changing rapidly. There has been an increase in the transmission of the Delta variant in our region. The neighboring City of Philadelphia has mandated vaccinations for all students, faculty, and staff at higher education institutions. In light of this increase and mandate, Arcadia has updated our interim vaccination policy and accelerated the timeline of our vaccine requirement.

Effective immediately, Arcadia expects all University community members who do not have approved exemptions to receive their full vaccine dosage by Oct. 1, 2021.

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Because Arcadia

Student Life at Arcadia

Our award-winning student blog, Because Arcadia, will help you prepare for and enhance your time at Arcadia.

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An Art Class for Anyone

"I was a bit worried since I had no experience with metal whatsoever, so I asked my Honors mentor for help. It’s been one of the best choices that I’ve made at Arcadia." - Areiana Edwards '24

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An Art Class for Anyone

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From the Ground Up

"Now, at the end of my first college track season, I can say with absolute certainty that I made the right choice. Though our team is small, it has made us all the more closer." - Micah Gordley '24

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From the Ground Up

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Eating Around the World (in Glenside)

"Something I think students miss the most from traveling abroad is not just the amazing opportunity and experience, but also immersing ourselves in the different types of foods and culture there." - Daijah Patton '22

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Eating Around the World (in Glenside)

Sept. 30 - Oct. 3

Arcadia Exhibitions Brings Sun & Sea to the Philadelphia Fringe Festival

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Arcadia Exhibitions at Arcadia University is pleased to announce its presentation of Sun & Sea as part of the 2021 Philadelphia Fringe Festival and the second venue of the US Tour of this celebrated opera-performance. Blurring the lines between music, theater, poetry, and visual art, the work will run from September 30-October 3.

The current U.S. Tour includes stops in Brooklyn, New York (Brooklyn Academy of Music, September 15-26), Philadelphia (Arcadia Exhibitions as part of the Philadelphia Fringe Festival September 30-October 3), the Momentary (Crystal Bridges, Bentonville, Arkansas, October 6-9), and the University of California, Los Angeles (October 14-16) in collaboration with the Hammer, the Geffen Contemporary at the Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) and the Center for the Art of Performance (CAP).

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Major support for Sun & Sea has been provided to Arcadia Exhibitions by The Pew Center for Arts & Heritage, with additional support from Arcadia University.

National Rankings

Named Among the Best

Ranked Best in the Northeast

The Princeton Review has named Arcadia among the "Best in the Northeast" for seven consecutive years.

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Ranked #1 for Study Abroad Participation

The Institute of International Education ranked Arcadia #1 in the nation for study abroad participation.

Ranked Top Regionally, Nationally for Study Abroad

Arcadia University ranked among the top Regional Universities in the North category, as well as 8th nationally (and 1st in PA) in the Programs to Look For: Study Abroad category.

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Campus & Community Highlights

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Ellison ’21 Focuses on Mental Health in Black Communities for Internship, Thesis

The topic of mental health in Black communities isn't new to Jared Ellison '21, but through his internship at Eclipse Lit, this spring was the first time he was able to publish on it.

Ellison ’21 Focuses on Mental Health in Black Communities for Internship, Thesis

Arcadia University student Hannah McGinnis holding the tote she made

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Honors Course Sends Art Supplies to Ghana

Tote bags packed by Honors students in the Color of Poverty course arrived at the School for the Deaf in Ghana, continuing a relationship that began 10 years ago with a service trip.

Honors Course Sends Art Supplies to Ghana

Arcadia University graduate Lashanna Bryant

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Q&A with the Class of 2021

What do members of the Class of 2021 have planned for after Commencement? What do they wish they knew as first-year students? Find out in the Class of 2021 Q&A.

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Q&A with the Class of 2021

Arcadia Again Exceeds Philanthropic Targets

With support, Arcadia University exceeded its philanthropic targets for a second year—doubling its achievement since fiscal year 2019. University Advancement also earned its second Gold award from the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE).

Surpassing the Target

With support from the entire community, Arcadia University exceeded its philanthropic targets for a second year—doubling its achievement since fiscal year 2019.

Gold for UKnighted Tuesday

The Division of University Advancement received Gold recognition in the category of Fundraising Flash Campaigns for UKnightedTuesday from the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE).

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