Graduation Day 2023

Students excitedly celebrate on Graduation Day!

Commencement

Manchester University looks forward to welcoming guests at Commencement activities on the North Manchester campus. To watch the streaming broadcast, Tune in live on graduation Day. 

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Schedule of Events

FRIDAY, MAY 19
2 p.m.  |  Mirro Center  | Pharmacy Hooding Ceremony

SATURDAY, MAY 20
9 a.m.  |  Cordier Auditorium  |  Graduate and Professional Commencement

Doctor of Pharmacy, Master of Athletic Trainging and Master of Science in Pharmacogenomics
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 and Master of Accountancy Commencement

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.


12:30 - 2 p.m.  |  Jo Young Switzer Center  |  Lunch
Lunch reservations are required. View more information about lunch reservations, menu items, and pricing. 

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 2023, 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 Campus Store, located in the Jo Young Switzer Center, will be open from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 20.   


PROHIBITED
No latex balloons or noisemakers allowed.