Black & Gold Day
New Students – Black & Gold Day
Your Manchester University experience begins with Black & Gold Day on campus on Friday, June 26, 2026.
Black & Gold Day includes information about your first semester schedule plus sessions that will be helpful as you start your college journey at Manchester this fall. We are excited about connecting with you!
Before you Attend
Placement Exams
All Students are required to complete placement exams and obtain Chetnet access.
Placement Exam Information
It is very important that you review the placement exam information. All placement exams are administered online through ChetNet.
Chetnet Access
You will need to access your MU ChetNet account during Black & Gold Days. Instructions to access Chetnet. If you have any problems, please contact your Admissions Counselor via email or at the Office of Admissions at 800-852-3648.
Dates and Reservations
All incoming first-year students are required to attend Black & Gold Day.
- Black & Gold Day – June 26
- First Year Student Move-In – Aug 20
- Week of Welcome – Aug 20-23
- Express Check-in – Aug 8
- Classes Start – Aug 24
Students with Disabilities
For students with disabilities, leaving high school to enter college brings changes in regard to educational rights and responsibilities, according to the law. Unlike high school, disclosure of disabilities is the responsibility of the student. In other words, you must let us know about a disability in order to receive reasonable accommodations or support services. Such disabilities include, but are not limited to, physical disabilities, visual or hearing impairments, learning disabilities, autism spectrum, and Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD).
Students requesting accommodations or other support services are required to submit documentation to verify eligibility for protection under the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.
Other Important Information
You’ll find a lot of helpful information about housing, books, meals and more on the New Student Resources page. Look there for links to other forms you’ll need to fill out and help in accessing everything you need to make your way to Manchester!