Manchester University

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

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

2026-2027 Academic Course Begins
2026-08-24 | Manchester University, 604 E College Ave, North Manchester, IN, 46962, United States
On this day, all classes will officially begin.

2026-2027 Academic Course Begins (Online)
2026-08-24 | Manchester University, 604 E College Ave, North Manchester, IN, 46962, United States

Add/Drop Classes (Online)
2026-08-24 - 2026-08-26 | Manchester University, 604 E College Ave, North Manchester, IN, 46962, United States
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.

Add/Drop Classes (In Person)
2026-08-24 - 2026-08-28 | Manchester University, 604 E College Ave, North Manchester, IN, 46962, United States
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.

Course Roster Verification (Online)
2026-08-30 | 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 Roster Verification (In Person)
2026-09-04 | Manchester University, 604 E College Ave, North Manchester, IN, 46962, United States

Week 2 Online Session 1 Progress Report
2026-09-06 | Manchester University, 604 E College Ave, North Manchester, IN, 46962, United States
Progress Report for Session 1.

Midterm Grades Due (Online)
2026-09-20 | Manchester University, 604 E College Ave, North Manchester, IN, 46962, United States
Midterm Grades for Session 1 due

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

Earth 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.org

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

Register Here

Conference Agenda

DAY 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 Session, entomologists and award-winning educators, Kristie Reddick and Jessica Honaker, a.k.a The Bug Chicks!12 p.m. *UPDATE* Lunch will be provided as a generous donation from our sponsors for all conference attendees.
1 p.m. Sessions to ACTIVATE – Optional campus tour and outdoor learning workshopLocal experts and organizations will share their work and how you can get involved, work with legislators, school administrations, etc., what environmental careers there are, and more!
7 p.m. Professional Development Workshop

Conference Sponsorship

Registration Form

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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.
Coming Soon:

Registration
Schedule of Events

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.
