Manchester University

Kristie Reddick and Jessica Honaker | Insects
2026-09-28 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Manchester University, 604 E College Ave, North Manchester, IN, 46962, United States
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 1st Half of Semester
2026-10-09 | Manchester University, 604 E College Ave, North Manchester, IN, 46962, United States
End of the first half of the Fall Semester.

Fall Break (In Person)
2026-10-12 - 2026-10-13 | Manchester University, 604 E College Ave, North Manchester, IN, 46962, United States
Fall Break is the 12-13 after these days classes begin as regular.

Course Grades Due
2026-10-13 | Manchester University, 604 E College Ave, North Manchester, IN, 46962, United States
First half of semester Grades are due and will be posted

Homecoming 2026
2026-10-16 08:00 - 2026-10-17 17:00 | Manchester University, 604 E College Ave, North Manchester, IN, 46962, United States
Manchester University Homecoming 2026
Welcome home Spartans. Get ready for Manchester University’s annual gathering of alumni, faculty, staff, and students on North Manchester’s campus.
Save the Date, then Register

Registration
Schedule of Events

Matthew West in Concert
2026-10-16 18:00 - 23:00 | Cordier Auditorium
Live in Cordier Auditorium | Matthew West | Oct 16

Location – Manchester University | North Manchester, IN
VIP Access 5:15 p.m.
Doors Open 6:15 p.m.
Show Starts 7 p.m.

Purchase Tickets

End of Online Session 1 Courses
2026-10-18 | Manchester University, 604 E College Ave, North Manchester, IN, 46962, United States
The end of session 1 courses for Online students.

Add/Drop courses for Online Session 2
2026-10-19 - 2026-10-21 | Manchester University, 604 E College Ave, North Manchester, IN, 46962, United States
From 19-21 students may add or drop classes for Session 2.

Begin Online Session 2
2026-10-19 | Manchester University, 604 E College Ave, North Manchester, IN, 46962, United States
Online session 2 courses begin.

Course Verification for 2nd Half of Fall Semester
2026-10-19 | Manchester University, 604 E College Ave, North Manchester, IN, 46962, United States
This day is for instructors to report and confirm students are attending their classes.

Course Registration for Spring & Summer 2027
2026-10-19 | Manchester University, 604 E College Ave, North Manchester, IN, 46962, United States
Students may be able to register for spring and summer courses for this year.

VIA: Kathy Nimmer
2026-10-19 11:00 - 12:00 | Cordier Auditorium
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.

Course Roster Verification for Online Session 2
2026-10-23 | Manchester University, 604 E College Ave, North Manchester, IN, 46962, United States

VIA: The United Nations and MU
2026-10-26 11:00 - 12:00 | Cordier Auditorium
The Changing Role of the United Nations highlights the UN Sustainable Development Goals and Manchester’s participation in these endeavors.

Week 2 Online Session 2 Progress Report
2026-10-30 | Manchester University, 604 E College Ave, North Manchester, IN, 46962, United States
Progress report for Session 2 comes out.

Last Day to Drop courses with a W or change to P/NP (Online)
2026-10-30 | Manchester University, 604 E College Ave, North Manchester, IN, 46962, United States
This is the last day to change courses to P/NP or drop classes with a W.

VIA: Rachel Swank | Theology & Music
2026-11-02 11:00 - 12:00 | Manchester University, 604 E College Ave, North Manchester, IN, 46962, United States
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.

VIA: Libby Kreps | Horizon House
2026-11-09 11:00 - 12:00 | Manchester University, 604 E College Ave, North Manchester, IN, 46962, United States
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.

VIA: Dr. Adam Mirza | What is Music?
2026-11-16 11:00 - 12:00 | Manchester University, 604 E College Ave, North Manchester, IN, 46962, United States
Dr. Adam Mirza, assistant professor of music composition at Emory University, rethinks what music is, sharing live electronic and multimedia work that transforms and expands the capability of music.

Session 2 Online Last Day to Drop courses with a W or change to P/NP
2026-11-22 | Manchester University, 604 E College Ave, North Manchester, IN, 46962, United States
Last day to change courses online to P/NP or drop courses with a W.

VIA: Ursa Miles | Ghost Stories
2026-11-23 11:00 - 12:00 | Manchester University, 604 E College Ave, North Manchester, IN, 46962, United States
Ursa Miles shares contemporary forms of traditional ghost stories across the world and reflects on how they relate to the fears and values of present society.

Thanksgiving Recess
2026-11-25 - 2026-11-27 | Manchester University, 604 E College Ave, North Manchester, IN, 46962, United States
All classes, with the exception of Online classes, are dismissed on November 24, and classes resume at normal time on November 30.

VIA: Raktim Roy | AI and Research
2026-11-30 11:00 - 12:00 | Manchester University, 604 E College Ave, North Manchester, IN, 46962, United States
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.

Undergraduate Reading Day
2026-12-07 | Manchester University, 604 E College Ave, North Manchester, IN, 46962, United States
There are no classes or exams on this day, excluding Online.

Final Exams
2026-12-08 - 2026-12-11 | Manchester University, 604 E College Ave, North Manchester, IN, 46962, United States
The Final Exams for classes are on these days.

Fall Commencement
2026-12-11 | Manchester University, 604 E College Ave, North Manchester, IN, 46962, United States
Fall commencement is to celebrate and honor students who completed their degree during summer/fall semesters.

Classes end
2026-12-11 | Manchester University, 604 E College Ave, North Manchester, IN, 46962, United States
All classes end, except MU Online, for the Fall semester and gives students a break before Spring semester.

End of Online Session 2 Courses
2026-12-13 | Manchester University, 604 E College Ave, North Manchester, IN, 46962, United States
The last day of Session 2 Online Courses

Grades Due for Fall Semester
2026-12-15 | Manchester University, 604 E College Ave, North Manchester, IN, 46962, United States
Grades are due for the Fall Semester, these are due by 5 PM.

Grades Due for Online
2026-12-15 | Manchester University, 604 E College Ave, North Manchester, IN, 46962, United States
Grades for session 2 are due by 5 PM.
