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 University of Stirling'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.
Fall 2024
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
September 2, 2024 |
| Arrive in Edinburgh |
September 3 |
| 果冻APP Orientation (Mandatory) |
September 3-4 |
| University Orientation |
September 5 |
| Semester Start |
September 9 |
| Semester End |
December 13 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
December 14 |
Academic Year 2024-2025
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
September 2, 2024 |
| Arrive in Edinburgh |
September 3 |
| 果冻APP Orientation (Mandatory) |
September 3-4 |
| University Orientation |
September 5 |
| Semester One Start |
September 9 |
| Semester One End |
December 13 |
| Semester Two Start |
January 20, 2025 |
| Semester Two End |
May 9 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
May 10 |
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 16-18 |
| University Orientation |
TBC |
| Semester Start |
January 20 |
| Semester End |
May 9 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
May 10 |
Fall 2025
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
September 11, 2025 |
| Arrive in Edinburgh |
September 12 |
| 果冻APP Orientation (Mandatory) |
September 12-13 |
| University Orientation |
September 14 |
| Semester Start |
September 15 |
| Semester End |
December 19 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
December 20 |
Academic Year 2025-2026
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
September 11, 2025 |
| Arrive in Edinburgh |
September 12 |
| 果冻APP Orientation (Mandatory) |
September 12-13 |
| University Orientation |
September 14 |
| Semester One Start |
September 15 |
| Semester One End |
December 19 |
| Semester Two Start |
January 19, 2026 |
| Semester Two End |
May 9 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
May 10 |