Manchester University

Josh Hardman '00 And MU Wrestling!
2026-08-18 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Online Event
On Tuesday, August 18 at 7:00 p.m. we’ll hear from Josh Hardman ’00, former Spartan wrestler and Manchester University’s Director of Wrestling, who will share about his work with the wrestling program, which had a 4th place finisher at the Men’s 2026 DIII Nationals, and now includes a women’s wrestling team.

Register here

Football Club
2026-08-15 19:30 - 23:30 | Ruoff Mortgage Stadium, 6411 Bass Rd, Fort Wayne, IN, 46818, United States
Manchester University’s Office of Alumni Relations invites our alumni and friends to experience a soccer match at Ruoff Stadium! The Fort Wayne Football Club is playing the Chattanooga Red Wolves on Saturday, August 15th at 7:30 p.m. and we’re hosting this event for our alumni in our very own suite!
The cost for the event is $30 per person. Food and beverages are included. Your tickets will be sent electronically. Parking is an additional cost; a link to purchase parking is provided when you register.
MU Alumni Night at Fort Wayne Football Club
Saturday, August 15th
7:30 p.m.
$30/ticket, includes food and beverage
We can’t wait to see you at the match! Click Here to register.

Chicago Cubs vs. New York Yankees
2026-07-31 | Chicago, Chicago, IL
Chicago Cubs vs New York Yankees!
July 31, 2026
1:20 p.m. CST
You are invited to get your tickets first because you’ve gone to a Cubs game with us in the past. This event will be opened up to everyone next week!
Individual Ticket: $100
VIP Experience: $140 – includes bus ride to/from the game
Bus stops with departure and approximate return times:
North Manchester Departure: 8:30 a.m. EST
North Manchester Return: 10:30 p.m. EST
Warsaw Departure: 9:15 a.m. EST
Warsaw Return: 10:00 p.m. EST
Chesterton Departure: 10 a.m. CST
Chesterton Return: 6:30 p.m. CST
Lunch in Chicago is on your own. You can grab dinner in Chesterton on the way back or you can pack food for the bus.
Get your Cubs tickets HERE (https://manchester.advancementform.com/event/2026-chicago-cubs-game/register)

Dan Daggett and Jeff Stern-Gilbert: Life-saving reunion between friends of Manchester
2026-07-21 19:00 - 23:30 | Online Event
Join us virtually on Tuesday, July 21 at 7:00 p.m. when we’ll hear from Dan Daggett ’88 and Jeff Stern-Gilbert ’88. They will share about their friendship, their time at Manchester, and how their paths crossed once again after graduation in a life-saving way.
Let’s hear from them about how their bond changed their lives forever.
Click Here to register for this virtual event.

Private College Week 2026
2026-07-20 - 2026-07-24 | Manchester University, 604 E College Ave, North Manchester, IN, 46962, United States
Private College Week

Big Visit Incentives
Did you know that if you visit Manchester’s campus, you will earn a $500 visit incentive… just for visiting through the admissions office? For high school seniors, potentially up to $1000 per year!

21st Century Scholars
Wednesday is 21st Century Scholars Day and includes an extra 30-minute session about the 21st Century Scholars program after the tour. If you are a 21st Century Scholar, please select from one of our Wednesday time slots. You’ll also have time to complete activities from your Scholar Success Program.

Registration Made Easy
Choose from one of our morning or afternoon timeslots, then submit your profile info to register.

Mon | July 20

9:30 a.m.

1:30 p.m.

Tue | July 21

9:30 a.m.

1:30 p.m.

Wed | July 22

9:30 a.m.

1:30 p.m.

Thur | July 23

9:30 a.m.

1:30 p.m.

Fri | July 24

9:30 a.m.

1:30 p.m.

Here’s Some of the Math We Think You’ll Like!
Visit Manchester University before September 1 = an extra $500 scholarship. Seriously. That’s it.
The math IS mathing:

Take a campus visit ✔️
Explore your future ✔️
Earn an extra $500 scholarship (Experience Award) & the $500 Visit Incentive ($1,000 PER YEAR at MU for high school seniors)✔️

While you’re enjoying your summer, take a day to see what life is really like at Manchester. Walk through our beautiful campus, meet current students, learn about your academic interests, check out residence halls, and discover what it means to be part of a community that believes in helping every student succeed.
Plus, that extra $500 scholarship can add up over your college career.
Summer won’t last forever, and neither will this opportunity. Schedule your visit before September 1 and make your college search a little more rewarding.
We can’t wait to meet you!

Course Roster Verification for Session 1
2026-06-29 08:00 - 17:00 | Manchester University, 604 E College Ave, North Manchester, IN, 46962, United States
Instructors confirm students are in class and participating.

Grades due for Online Session 1
2026-06-28 08:00 - 17:00 | Manchester University, 604 E College Ave, North Manchester, IN, 46962, United States
Grades are due for Session 1 of MU Online.

Online Session 1 Courses Last Day To Drop With W or Change To P/NP
2026-06-28 08:00 - 17:00 | Manchester University, 604 E College Ave, North Manchester, IN, 46962, United States
Last day to change courses with P/NP or drop classes with a W.

Week 3 Progress Report
2026-06-28 08:00 - 17:00 | Manchester University, 604 E College Ave, North Manchester, IN, 46962, United States
Week 3 Progress Report.

Esports Summer Camp
2026-06-26 09:00 - 2026-06-28 18:00 | Manchester University, 604 E College Ave, North Manchester, IN, 46962, United States
Director of Esports Garrett Schieferstein and the Manchester University Esports program invite students to their second annual Super Smash Bros. Summer Camp on the North Manchester, Indiana campus.
If you are registering for Overnight Camp: Friday June 26 – Sunday June 28:
The camp is $150 per student and includes individualized Super Smash Bros. instruction from the Manchester University Esports coaching staff, head-to-head tournaments, and on-campus dining for participating students. The camp is available to students entering their 7th grade year up to those entering their 12th grade year.
Check-in is scheduled for 8-9 AM, and check-out is scheduled for 6 PM. Campers must bring their own Nintendo Switch controllers.
To Register for Overnight press HERE
If you are registering for Daytime Camp: Saturday June 27:
The camp is $40 per student and includes individualized Super Smash Bros. instruction from the Manchester University Esports coaching staff, head-to-head tournaments, and on-campus dining for participating students. The camp is available to 3rd-6th graders. Campers must bring their own Nintendo Switch controllers.
Check-in is scheduled for 8-9 AM, and check-out is scheduled for 4 PM.
To register for Day camp press HERE

Black & Gold Day 2026
2026-06-26 | Manchester University, 604 E College Ave, North Manchester, IN, 46962, United States
Black & Gold Day Return to Manchester | Get Ready Spartans!
This summer orientation experience helps you arrive in the fall prepared, confident, and ready to succeed. During Black & Gold Day, you’ll receive a schedule of classes, learn what to expect academically, complete key next steps, and connect with advisors and fellow students. You don’t need to have everything figured out yet—Black & Gold Day focuses on what you need now, while Welcome Week in the fall continues your transition through community-building and campus life experiences. By the end of the day, you’ll have a clear academic plan, important tasks completed, and at least one connection to support you as you begin your college journey.

Register for Black & Gold Day

Alumni Book Club - The Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare
2026-06-25 10:30 - 12:30, 2026-06-11 10:30 - 12:30 | Jo Young Switzer Center, 604 College Avenue, NORTH MANCHESTER, IN, 46962, United States
Join MU’s very own Shakespearean expert and enthusiast Dr. Stacy Erickson-Pesetski, Professor of English and Associate Dean of Academic Affairs, for three weeks of discussion of Twelfth Night (1601), one of Shakespeare’s most read and performed comedies. We’ll have fun digging into the fun and chaotic plot — shipwreck! mistaken identity! unrequited love! — and also learn a bit about the play’s 400+ performance history, including contemporary social commentary.
Dr. Erickson-Pesetski has taught Shakespeare (and other classes!) at Manchester since 2007; she spends her summers reading Shakespeare with incarcerated adults and juveniles at the Allen County Jail in Fort Wayne and Logansport Juvenile Correctional Facility in Logansport.
This event will be in-person and virtual. We’ll meet in the Hoff room in upper Jo Young Switzer Center on June 11, 18, and 25 at 10:30 a.m. and the link to join us virtually is shared when you register.
Register Here!

Alumni Gathering | Denver, Colorado
2026-06-18 18:00 | Denver, CO, Denver, Colorado
Join us in the Mile High City
Denver, Colorado
Manchester University Alumni presents an evening event hosted by Laurie Kenealy, June 18th, from 6 – 8 p.m.

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Alumni Book Club - The Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare Meeting
2026-06-18 10:30 - 12:30 | Jo Young Switzer Center, 604 College Avenue, NORTH MANCHESTER, IN, 46962, United States
Join us for a three-week exploration of Twelfth Night (1601), one of Shakespeare’s most widely read and frequently performed comedies. Together, we’ll dive into its lively and chaotic plot—shipwrecks, mistaken identities, and unrequited love—while also touching on the play’s more than 400-year performance history and its relevance to contemporary social themes.
Sessions will take place on June 11, 18, and 25 at 10:30 a.m. in the Hoff Room (upper Jo Young Switzer Center). A virtual attendance option is also available, with access details shared upon registration.
The series is led by Dr. Stacy Erickson-Pesetski, Professor of English and Associate Dean of Academic Affairs at Manchester University. Since joining the faculty in 2007, she has taught Shakespeare extensively and brings additional perspective from her work leading Shakespeare discussions with incarcerated adults and juveniles at the Allen County Jail in Fort Wayne and the Logansport Juvenile Correctional Facility.
Register Here!

MU Fort Wayne: Summer Admitted Students Day
2026-06-17 | MU Fort Wayne
The Fort Wayne Office of Graduate Admissions will be hosting Summer Admitted Students Day on June 17th. This RSVP only event is designed for committed students starting this fall and will include a welcome from our university president, program-specific presentations, Student Financial Services support, a Questa representative, campus tour, and lunch with faculty.

Questions or inquiries? Please send an email to gradadmissions@manchester.edu for further guidance.

Friends of Manchester Golf Outing
2026-06-12 | Bridgewater Golf Club, Auburn, IN
Friends of Manchester Golf Outing June 12, 2026 Bridgewater Golf Club in Auburn, IN

Potawatomi Zoo Alumni Day
2026-06-05 | Potawatomi Zoo, 500 S Greenlawn Ave, South Bend, IN, 46615, United States
Join us for a Manchester alumni day at the Potawatomi Zoo in South Bend on Friday, June 5th. We’ll meet in Pavilion #1 in Potawatomi Park next to the zoo between 9:45 and 10:30 a.m. to dispense tickets. You can explore the zoo on your own and you are invited to enjoy a provided lunch with us in Pavilion #1 at 12:30 p.m.
Tickets are $14 for ages 15 and up, $12 for children 3-14, and free for children 2 and under. Tickets only include zoo admission; you can purchase any add-ons at your own expense.
We can’t wait to see you at the zoo, rain or shine! Click to register.

2026 PharmD Application Deadline
2026-06-01 08:00 - 17:00 | Manchester University, 604 E College Ave, North Manchester, IN, 46962, United States
Applications are due by June 1.

Undergraduate and Graduate Commencement Ceremonies
2026-05-16 | Cordier Auditorium
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.

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Final Examinations - Spring 2026
2026-05-12 - 2026-05-15 | Manchester University, 604 E College Ave, North Manchester, IN, 46962, United States
Undergraduate Final Exam Schedule:

First class meeting: Monday at 8 a.m.

Final Exam: Wednesday, May 13th – 8 to 9:50 a.m.

First class meeting: Monday at 9 a.m.

Final Exam: Tuesday, May 12th – 10:30 a.m. to 12:20 p.m.

First class meeting: Monday at 10 a.m.

Final Exam: Tuesday, May 12th – 3:30 to 5:20 p.m.

First class meeting: Monday at 11 a.m.

Final Exam: Thursday, May 14th – 10:30 a.m. to 12:20 p.m.

First class meeting: Monday at 12:30 p.m.

Final Exam: Wednesday, May 13th – 10:30 a.m. to 12:20 p.m.

First class meeting: Monday at 1:30 p.m.

Final Exam: Wednesday, May 13th – 3:30 to 5:20 p.m.

First class meeting: Monday at 2:30 p.m.

Final Exam: Thursday, May 14th – 3:30 to 5:20 p.m.

First class meeting: Monday at 6:30 p.m.

Final Exam: Monday, May 11th – 6:30 to 8:20 p.m.

First class meeting: Monday at 7:00 p.m.

Final Exam: Monday, May 11th – 7 to 8:50 p.m.

First class meeting: Tuesday at 8 a.m.

Final Exam: Thursday, May 14th – 8 to 9:50 a.m.

First class meeting: Tuesday at 9:30 a.m.

Final Exam: Tuesday, May 12th – 8 to 9:50 a.m.

First class meeting: Tuesday at 11 a.m.

Final Exam: Wednesday, May 13th – 1 to 2:50 p.m.

First class meeting: Tuesday at 12:30 p.m.

Final Exam: Tuesday, May 12th – 1 to 2:50 p.m.

First class meeting: Tuesday at 2 p.m.

Final Exam: Thursday, May 14th – 1 to 2:50 p.m.

First class meeting: Tuesday at 6:30 p.m.

Final Exam: Tuesday, May 12th – 6:30 to 8:20 p.m.

First class meeting: Wednesday at 6 p.m.

Final Exam: Wednesday, May 13th – 6 to 7:50 p.m.

Exams are given in the regular class meeting location.
Final exams for 0.5, 1 or 2 semester-hour courses are given during the last week of classes.
Only final exams for courses worth 3 or more semester hours are given during final exam week

Arcade Games on Campus
2026-05-11 - 2026-05-14 | Manchester University, 604 E College Ave, North Manchester, IN, 46962, United States
Enjoy free arcade games around the JYSC on May 11-14!

Undergraduate Reading Day - Spring 2026
2026-05-11 | Manchester University, 604 E College Ave, North Manchester, IN, 46962, United States
No classes or exams.

Go Gray in May - 2026
2026-05-09 09:00 - 12:00 | Manchester University, 604 E College Ave, North Manchester, IN, 46962, United States
Please join us for the student-organized Go Gray in May 5K Walk/Run on May 9, 2026, on the North Manchester campus of Manchester University!
With your $15.00 registration, you get a t-shirt and a portion goes to support the mission of the Elizabeth Schillng Adjust Your Sails Foundation, INC., a non-profit focused on (1) empowering people to face difficult challenges with a positive mindset AND (2) raising money for brain cancer research.
Register Here!

Reprogramming Microglia Activation in Neuroinflammation
2026-05-08 11:00 - 12:00 | Online Event
All are welcome to join and listen to Dr. Shamma Rahman. Using the link Microsoft Teams.

End of Spring Semester Classes - 2026
2026-05-08 | Manchester University, 604 E College Ave, North Manchester, IN, 46962, United States
Manchester University classes are complete as of May 8, 2026. Join us for graduation on May 16.

Psychology Data Blitz
2026-05-07 12:30 - 15:30 | Manchester University, 604 E College Ave, North Manchester, IN, 46962, United States
Get a Closer Look at Psychology within MU
During the Data Blitz, current psychology students will offer 5-minute oral presentations about their advanced research projects with topics ranging from motivation in the classroom to maladaptive eating habits in college. This high-energy event offers fast-paced overviews of student research accompanied by visually compelling and concise PowerPoint presentations.

Reserve Your Spot

Pharmacy Dearborn, MI: Cancelled
2026-05-06 18:00 - 20:00 | Habib’s Cuisine, Dearborn, MI
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED
You are invited to join fellow pharmacy alumni in Dearborn! Gather with us for an opportunity to reconnect and hear about the exciting future of the Pharmacy program.
Habib’s Cuisine
14316 Michigan Ave.
Dearborn, MI 48126
May 6, 2026 | 6 -8 p.m.

Manchester Symphony Orchestra - Take Flight
2026-05-03 15:00 - 17:00 | Eagles Theatre, Wabash, IN
Manchester Symphony Orchestra: Take Flight
Join us at the Eagles Theatre, located in Wabash Indiana at 3pm. The Manchester Symphony Orchestra presents an eclectic program of modern works featuring the world premiere of The Flock, a new concerto for nyckelharpa and bass by the dynamic string duo Warren & Flick. The piece blends elements of folk, jazz, and classical genres for a fresh perspective on art music in the 21st century. Dr. Debra Lynn will conduct the program, which also includes William Bolcom’s “Inventing Flight,” combining classical, jazz, and ragtime styles to convey the history of airplanes, and Seóirse Bodley’s ethereal “A Small White Cloud Drifts Over Ireland.” The performance concludes with the flying theme from E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, composed by John Williams

Consensus Recommendations for Standardization of Pharmacogenomic Testing Practices
2026-05-01 11:00 - 12:00 | Online Event
All are welcome to join and listen to Dr. Carrie Hoefer. Using the link Microsoft Teams.
