Study Abroad in Limerick: Itinerary

Academic Year
August 29, 2011 - May 15, 2012

Fall Semester
August 29, 2011 - December 18, 2011
Monday, August 29 Optional overnight flight from U.S. to Shannon*
Tuesday, August 30 Arrive Shannon, transfer to Limerick.* AIFS orientation
Thursday, September 1 to
Friday, September 2
University of Limerick orientation
Monday, September 5 Fall semester begins
Friday, September 23 to
Sunday, September 25
3-day visit to London
Saturday, October 8 Visit to West of Ireland
Saturday, November 26 to
Sunday, November 27
Overnight visit to Dublin
Monday, December 5 Exams begin
Saturday, December 17 Fall semester ends
Sunday, December 18 Optional return flight from Shannon to U.S.*
Dates and routings are tentative and subject to change. Please note that the flight route may require connections. * Included for students on the AIFS Flight Package only.

Spring Semester
January 16, 2012 - May 15, 2012
Monday, January 16 Optional overnight flight from U.S. to Shannon*
Tuesday, January 17 Arrive Shannon, transfer to Limerick.* AIFS orientation
Thursday, January 19 to
Friday, January 20
University of Limerick orientation
Monday, January 23 Spring semester begins
Friday, February 24 to
Sunday, February 26
3-day visit to London
Saturday, March 31 Visit to West of Ireland
Monday, April 2 to
Monday, April 9
Spring break
Saturday, April 28 to
Sunday, April 29
Overnight visit to Dublin
Monday, April 30 Exams begin
Monday, May 14 Spring semester ends
Tuesday, May 15 Optional return flight from Shannon to U.S.*
Dates and routings are tentative and subject to change. Please note that the flight route may require connections. * Included for students on the AIFS Flight Package only

Why not study abroad for a full year?

Students enrolling for a full year (two semesters) at the same campus receive an automatic fee reduction of at least $1,000 towards their second semester fee.

Students who participated in an AIFS summer or semester program will receive a $1000 fee reduction towards a semester or academic year program or $500 towards any subsequent AIFS summer program.

Students who wish to enroll for a full year at two different campuses will receive a minimum reduction of $1,000 on the second semester fee. Contact AIFS on 800.727.2437 to find out the exact fee reduction available.