Manchester University

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

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.

Alumni Book Club - The Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare
2026-06-11 10:30 - 12:30, 2026-06-25 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!

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

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.

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!

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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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

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

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.

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)

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.

Josh Hardman '00 And MU Wrestling!
2026-08-18 19:00 - 21:00 | 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

Regional Student Environmental Conference
2026-09-28 09:00 - 15:00 | Manchester University, 604 E College Ave, North Manchester, IN, 46962, United States
Regional Student Environmental Conference

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 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.org

Register Here!
This event requires registration in advance. Registration is free and open to all high school and college students in the northeast Indiana region.

Tentative Conference Agenda

Day Agenda:– Welcome– Sessions to INSPIRE– Plenary Session, entomologists and award-winning educators, Kristie Reddick and Jessica Honaker, a.k.a The Bug Chicks!
Lunch:– Bring a brown bag lunch or purchase lunch from Manchester University cafeteria
Afternoon Agenda:– Sessions to take ACTION– Optional campus tour and outdoor learning workshop
Evening Agenda:– Professional Development for educators with the Bug Chicks

Conference Sponsorship

Sponsorship Registration Form

Sponsorship Payment Form

Homecoming 2026
2026-10-16 08:00 - 2026-10-17 17:00 | IN
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.
Coming Soon:

Registration
Schedule of Events

Manchester Esports and Esports Management trip to Seoul, South Korea
2027-05-07 - 2027-05-31 | South Korea, Seoul, Korea, Republic of
Esports and Esports Management Trip to Seoul

Join the Manchester University Esports and Esports Management trip to Seoul, South Korea with Gen G.
What You Can Expect
Duration: 21 daysCost: $6,400 per student and includes:

airfare
travel
hotels
Gen.G tuition
most meals.
Receive course credit for BUS 202 International Business(Core) or BUS 430 Esports Management

Expectations: Students must sign up for class for the 2027 spring semester.
This is your chance to meet, tour, and learn from some of the greatest Esports minds within the renowned esports organization Gen.G., all while living in downtown Seoul. You’ll gain experience working at Gen.G headquarters while exploring South Korean culture!

Travel Northern Italy with Fellow Manchester Alumni
2027-06-17 08:00 - 2027-06-25 17:00 | Manchester University, 604 E College Ave, North Manchester, IN, 46962, United States
From Venice to the Dolomites

Experience the beauty, culture, and flavors of Northern Italy alongside fellow Manchester alumni on this unforgettable 9-day journey through the Veneto region.
From the canals of Venice to the breathtaking peaks of the Dolomites, this thoughtfully curated trip combines iconic destinations, authentic local experiences, and the ease of staying in one centrally located hotel in Treviso — meaning you only unpack once.
June 17–25, 2027
Trip Highlights

Day trips to Venice, Verona, and the Dolomites
Stay in one hotel for the duration of the trip in charming Treviso
Enjoy authentic Italian experiences including:

pasta making
wine tastings
tiramisu demonstrations
Murano glassblowing
optional gondola ride in Venice

Activity Level 3 (Active)

Pricing starts at $4,999.
This alumni travel experience is sponsored by the Office of Alumni Relations in partnership with Collette.
View the full itinerary and reserve your spot
Questions? Contact Megan Sarber, Director of Alumni Relations, atmesarber02@manchester.edu.

View the full itinerary and reserve your spot

Questions? Contact Megan Sarber
