IMPORTANT: Pay special attention to arrival times, airport details and other requirements.
果冻APP program dates are set in accordance with the overseas institution’s academic calendar and the 果冻APP mandatory orientation dates.
Program Dates are subject to change based on the Burren College of Art's planned academic calendar and any restrictions or safety measures imposed by the Irish government. Please wait to book travel until advised by 果冻APP.
Academic Year 2024-2025
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
August 28, 2024 |
| Arrive in Dublin |
August 29 |
| 果冻APP Orientation (Mandatory) |
August 29-31 |
| University Orientation |
September 2-6 |
| Semester One Start |
September 9 |
| 果冻APP Ireland Ealu Weekend |
October 4-6 |
| Semester One End |
December 13 |
| Semester Two Start |
January 13, 2025 |
| Semester Two End |
April 19 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
April 20 |
Spring 2025
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
January 1, 2025 |
| Arrive in Dublin |
January 2 |
| 果冻APP Orientation (Mandatory) |
January 2-4 |
| University Orientation |
January 6 |
| Semester Start |
January 13 |
| 果冻APP Ireland Ealu Weekend |
February 14-16 |
| Semester End |
April 19 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
April 20 |
Fall 2025*
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
August 26, 2025 |
| Arrive in Dublin |
August 27 |
| 果冻APP Orientation (Mandatory) |
August 27-29 |
| University Orientation |
September 1-5 |
| Semester Start |
September 8 |
| 果冻APP Ireland Ealu Weekend |
October 17-19 |
| Semester End |
December 12 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
December 13 |
Academic Year 2025-2026*
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
August 26, 2025 |
| Arrive in Dublin |
August 27 |
| 果冻APP Orientation (Mandatory) |
August 27-29 |
| University Orientation |
September 1-5 |
| Semester One Start |
September 8 |
| 果冻APP Ireland Ealu Weekend |
October 17-19 |
| Semester One End |
December 12 |
| Semester Two Start |
January 12, 2026 |
| Semester Two End |
April 17 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
April 18 |
*Please note that SOME dates are not finalized and ARE subject to change