IMPORTANT: 果冻APP program dates are set in accordance with the overseas institution’s academic calendar and the 果冻APP mandatory orientation dates.
Dates subject to change based on the Queen's University Belfast planned academic calendar and any restrictions or safety measures imposed by the 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. |
September 4, 2024 |
| Arrive in Dublin |
September 5 |
| 果冻APP Orientation (Mandatory) |
September 5-7 |
| University Orientation |
September 9-13 |
| Semester One Start |
September 16 |
| 果冻APP Ireland Ealu Weekend |
October 4-6 |
| Semester One End |
December 13 |
| Semester Two Start |
January 6, 2025 |
| Semester Two Break |
April 7-25 |
| Semester Two End |
May 30 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
May 31 |
Spring 2025
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
January 1, 2025 |
| Arrive in Belfast |
January 2 |
| 果冻APP Orientation (Mandatory) |
January 2-4 |
| Semester Start |
January 6 |
| University Orientation |
January 7-10 |
| 果冻APP Ireland Ealu Weekend |
February 7-9 |
| Semester Break |
April 7-25 |
| Semester End |
May 30 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
May 31 |
Fall 2025
| Event |
Date |
| 果冻APP Virtual Orientation (Mandatory) |
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
September 6, 2025 |
| Arrive in Dublin |
September 7 |
| 果冻APP Orientation (Mandatory) |
September 7-8 |
| University Orientation |
September 8-12* |
| Semester Start |
September 15 |
| 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. |
September 6, 2025 |
| Arrive in Dublin |
September 7 |
| 果冻APP Orientation (Mandatory) |
September 7-8 |
| University Orientation |
September 8-12* |
| Semester One Start |
September 15 |
| 果冻APP Ireland Ealu Weekend |
October 17-19 |
| Semester One End |
December 12 |
| Semester Two Start |
January 5, 2026 |
| Semester Two Break |
March 23-April 10 |
| Semester Two End |
May 29 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
May 30 |
*Please note that SOME dates are not finalized and ARE subject to change