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.
Dates subject to change based on the Edinburgh Napier University's planned academic calendar and any restrictions or safety measures imposed by the Scottish 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 5, 2024 |
| Arrive in Edinburgh |
September 6 |
| 果冻APP Orientation (Mandatory) |
September 6-7 |
| University Orientation |
September 9 |
| Semester One Start |
September 9 |
| Semester One End |
December 21 |
| Semester Two Start |
January 20, 2025 |
| Semester Two End |
May 17 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
May 18 |
Spring 2025
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
January 15, 2025 |
| Arrive in Edinburgh |
January 16 |
| 果冻APP Orientation (Mandatory) |
January 16-17 |
| University Orientation |
TBC |
| Semester Start |
January 20 |
| Semester End |
May 17 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
May 18 |
Fall 2025
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
September 4, 2025 |
| Arrive in Edinburgh |
September 5 |
| 果冻APP Orientation (Mandatory) |
September 5-6 |
| University Orientation |
September 8 |
| Semester Start |
September 8 |
| Semester End |
December 20 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
December 21 |
Academic Year 2025-2026
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
September 4, 2025 |
| Arrive in Edinburgh |
September 5 |
| 果冻APP Orientation (Mandatory) |
September 5-6 |
| University Orientation |
September 8 |
| Semester One Start |
September 8 |
| Semester One End |
December 20 |
| Semester Two Start |
January 19, 2026 |
| Semester Two End |
May 16 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
May 17 |