2026-2027 Academic Course Begins
Manchester University 604 E College Ave, North Manchester, IN, United StatesOn this day, all classes will officially begin.
On this day, all classes will officially begin.
On this day, all classes will officially begin.
During these 2 days, any student may be able to drop or add classes to their schedule. After these days, students lock in their schedule for the Fall Semester of 2026.
During these 4 days, any student may add or drop classes. After these dates every student will lock in their schedule for the Fall Semester of 2026.
President Stacy Young welcomes the student population to the new school year.
This day is for instructors to report and confirm students are attending their classes.
Students from Professor Beate Gilliar’s courses share their experiences navigating life through trials and tribulations—discovering how to create meaning and thrive as a young college student.
This day is for instructors to report and confirm students are attending their classes.
Progress Report for Session 1.
Join us in September as we kick off visits to Manchester University. Be sure to ask about additional scholarship funds available just by visiting our campus!
Ben and Jerry’s
Dr. Elizabeth Bennion, Director of American Democracy Project at IU South Bend, is joined by Democracy Fellows to discuss the role, practices, and importance of the Constitution in today’s world.
Come for the College Visit Day Tour, stay for the game and everyone's favorite tailgating tradition.
Midterm Grades for Session 1 due
Regional Student Environmental ConferenceEarth Charter Indiana We are excited to announce the first Regional Student Environmental Conference hosted by Manchester University’s Center for Environmental Resilience and Social Engagement and Earth Charter Indiana.This regional student conference aims to connect and engage students in environmental stewardship, education, and action. The day will include sessions to inspire students, to have meaningful dialogue and connect, and to share and discover actionable ways to address environmental issues.The Bug Chicks The conference highlight is our plenary session with entomologists and award-winning educators, Kristie Reddick and Jessica Honaker, The Bug Chicks! The Bug Chicks specialize in connecting STEM and social-emotional learning and use bugs as a tool to help people foster empathy for themselves, others and the natural world.Questions? Reach out to ECI Resiliency Coordinator Kathryn Lisnicchia at kathryn@earthcharterindiana.org or ECI Intern CoCo Rosales at coco@earthcharterindiana.orgThis event requires registration in advance. Registration is free and open to all high school and college students in the northeast Indiana region.Conference AgendaDAY AGENDA9:15 a.m. Welcome 9:45 a.m. Sessions to INSPIREHigh school and college students will share success stories of environmental stewardship and community-wide initiatives such as campus gardens and restoration, community-cleanups, plastic reduction, conservation service, and more! 11 a.m. Plenary […]
Kristie Reddick and Jessica Honaker, entomologists and educators, share their experience in facing fears, developing empathy, and social learning through the study of insects. Held in Cordier Auditorium.
End of the first half of the Fall Semester.
Fall Break is the 12-13 after these days classes begin as regular.
First half of semester Grades are due and will be posted
The Spartans return to Manchester University October 16-17, 2026.
Join us in Cordier Auditorium on Oct 16, Doors open at 6:15 p.m. Show starts at 7 p.m. VIP access at 5:15 p.m.
The end of session 1 courses for Online students.
From 19-21 students may add or drop classes for Session 2.
Online session 2 courses begin.
This day is for instructors to report and confirm students are attending their classes.
Students may be able to register for spring and summer courses for this year.
Kathy Nimmer, educator and recipient of the 2026 Helen Keller Achievement Award, presents a reflective and motivating discussion of her experience with vision loss, teaching and more.
This day is for instructors to report and confirm students are attending their classes.
The Changing Role of the United Nations highlights the UN Sustainable Development Goals and Manchester’s participation in these endeavors.
Progress report for Session 2 comes out.
This is the last day to change courses to P/NP or drop classes with a W.
Rachel Swank, seventh grade general music teacher and ordained minister at Elizabethtown (Pa.) Church of the Brethren, explores the legacy of Andy and Terry Murray’s rich theological and spiritual music.
Libby Kreps, 2023 MU graduate and street outreach specialist at Horizon House, shares complex issues of homelessness in Indianapolis, challenges faced by impoverished people trying to move out of poverty, and the impact of recent legislation.
Join us in Cordier Auditorium for a music presentation by Dr. Adam Mirza
Last day to change courses online to P/NP or drop courses with a W.
Traditional ghost stories across the world and reflecting on how they relate to our fears and values within present society.
All classes, with the exception of Online classes, are dismissed on November 24, and classes resume at normal time on November 30.
Raktim Roy, a Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the Indiana University School of Medicine, uses his personal experiences to reflect on the modern landscape of a research career, underexplored research pathways, and the expanding role of AI in science.
There are no classes or exams on this day, excluding Online.
The Final Exams for classes are on these days.
Fall commencement is to celebrate and honor students who completed their degree during summer/fall semesters.
All classes end, except MU Online, for the Fall semester and gives students a break before Spring semester.
The last day of Session 2 Online Courses
Grades are due for the Fall Semester, these are due by 5 PM.
Grades for session 2 are due by 5 PM.
The final grades for Fall Semester is available on Spartan Self-Service.
Final Grades for both Session 1 & 2 for Fall semester is available on Spartan Self-Service.
Take time off to celebrate another year gone by with friends and family and look back at all the good times of last year and look forward to a strong new year. Whether you are at Manchester or leaving, we wish everyone a good start to their year.
The start to Spring semester starts today!
The Spring session 1 courses start today!
From 11-13 students may Add or Drop courses.
We take this day off to celebrate what Martin Luther King Jr. did for the civil rights movement and dedicate this day to him and his legacy.
No classes to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Except Online courses.
Progress report for students on Week 2.
Grades are due by 11:59 PM for Session 1.
Students may register for the 2027/2028 school year in Spartan Self Service.
Last day to drop courses with a W or change courses to a P/NP
Today is the end of the first half of the Spring Semester.
All courses, except online courses, are suspended from March 1-5, classes will resume as normal on the 8.
Grades for the first half of the semester are due by 5 PM.
The last day of Session 1 for online courses.
Session 2 for online courses begin.
There will be no classes, except online courses, on March 26. Classes will resume as normal on the 29.