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Undergraduate and Graduate Commencement Ceremonies

Undergraduate and Graduate Commencement Ceremonies

Schedule of Events

10 a.m. | Cordier Auditorium | Undergraduate & Concurrent UG and Master of Business Administration
2 p.m. | Cordier Auditorium | Graduate & Professional

Immediately following each ceremony, graduates, family, friends and faculty gather on the mall to celebrate together.

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 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 offer two shopping options:

University Store: 9am – 4pm
Pop-Up Store:  11am – 2pm

Prohibited
No latex balloons or noisemakers allowed.

Date: May 16, 2026Time: All Day EventVenue: Cordier Auditorium

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