Graduation Day

Graduation Day 2025

Students excitedly celebrate on Graduation Day!

Commencement

Manchester University looks forward to welcoming guests at Commencement activities on the North Manchester campus. Manchester University provides a livestream link on the day of commencement.

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Schedule of Events

FRIDAY, MAY 23
2 p.m. | Mirro Center | Pharmacy Hooding Ceremony

SATURDAY, MAY 24
9 a.m. | Cordier Auditorium | Graduate and Professional Commencement
Doctor of Pharmacy, Master of Athletic Training, Master of Science in Nutrigenomics, Master of Science in Pharmacogenomics and Master of Business Administration
At 8:15 a.m., graduates robe and assemble at Petersime Chapel, then participate in the traditional processional march to Cordier Auditorium.

11 a.m. | Cordier Auditorium | Undergraduate, Master of Accountancy and Master of Business Administration
At 10:15 a.m., graduates meet at the auxiliary gym at the Physical Education and Recreation Center (PERC) to robe and assemble for the traditional processional march to undergraduate commencement at Cordier Auditorium.

Immediately following each ceremony, graduates, family, friends and faculty can be found on the Mall.

Additional Information

ADA COMPLIANCE
Facilities for Commencement are fully accessible. Those needing special seating should call 260-982-5050.

PHOTOGRAPHY
Professional photographers will record Commencement and take individual photographs of students with their diplomas. Information on these individual photos will be sent to students' families. Other photography of students on stage with their diplomas during the ceremony is strongly discouraged. Manchester University is proud of the graduating class of 2025, and will be capturing photographs and video for publicity and advertising. By attending, you may be photographed and/or filmed, and waive the rights to any claims for compensation in connection with these materials.

SHOPPING
The University Gear Shop, located in the Jo Young Switzer Center, will be open from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, May 24.

PROHIBITED
No latex balloons or noisemakers allowed.