First Year Study Abroad Experience
in Stirling, Scotland
Arcadia students experience campus life at the University of Stirling, located just outside the city of Stirling, Scotland. Students take a full course load at the university, are housed in on-campus residence halls with other first-year Scottish and international students, and are fully integrated in university activities and campus life. Co-curricular explorations include a fall adventure weekend with all FYSAE students.
Dates for Fall 2013 Semester
| Aug. 26 |
Depart from U.S. |
| Aug. 27 |
Arrival in London |
| Aug. 27 - Sept. 2 |
Arcadia Orientation |
| Sept. 2 |
Depart for Scotland |
| Sept. 2 - 4 |
Arcadia Orientation in Edinburgh |
| Sept. 4 - 7 |
Homestay Experience |
| Sept. 7 - 8 |
University of Stirling Orientation |
| Sept. 11 |
Semester begins |
| Nov. 1-3 |
Arcadia Weekend Excursion |
| Dec. 16 |
Semester ends |
| Dec. 17 |
Program concludes |
Dates for Spring 2013 Semester
| Feb. 3 |
Depart from U.S. |
| Feb. 4 |
Arrival in Edinburgh |
| Feb. 4-6 |
Arcadia Scotland Orientation |
| Feb. 6-9 |
Homestay Experience |
| Feb. 10 |
University of Stirling Orientation |
| Feb. 13 |
Semester begins |
| Mar. 29 Apr. 5 |
Semester Break |
| May 31 |
Classes end |
| June 1 |
Program concludes |
Spring 2014 dates will be added in August.
Course Information
Most Arcadia first-year students will take courses that fulfill Undergraduate Curriculum requirements for their degree. These include courses in the arts, humanities and social sciences.
This program is fully integrated at the University of Stirling. Arcadia University staff members based in Edinburgh and London are in regular contact with all students to monitor academic progress, facilitate cultural adjustment and assure an ongoing personal connection to Arcadia University.
Students are housed in on-campus residence halls at the University of Stirling. They live with Scottish and other international undergraduate students. Meals are self-catered.
More Information
For more information about this program, please contact the Office of Enrollment Management at toll-free 1-877-ARCADIA (1-877-272-2342).
Questions about courses can be addressed to Arcadia's College of Global Studies at 1-866-9ARCADIA (1-866-927-2234).
