What you should know about our admissions process

… and tell your students about Manchester

• Students can apply online with Manchester’s application or with the Common Application.
• Manchester’s admissions cycle is rolling, and students can apply anytime, but should consider applying in the fall of their senior year, or the summer before.
• Students are instructed to request their high school transcripts from their school counselor. See Submitting Transcripts below.
• Manchester does not require SAT/ACT test scores.
• Along with applying to MU, students should list Manchester on their FAFSA (Code 001820) to receive a financial aid notification. FAFSA submission opens Oct. 1, and Indiana’s deadline for submission is April 15. See FAFSA Help below.
• Admissions decisions about acceptance are usually made two weeks from time of application.
• When students are ready to commit to Manchester, they should submit an Intent to Enroll form, and an admissions counselor will guide them through the rest of the admissions process.
• MU admissions counselors are matched with students according to their majors to better guide them into the first steps of their academic journeys.
• Students are strongly encouraged to visit MU, in person or virtually, to help them decide if we’re a good fit for them.

Encourage your students to learn more at MU Admissions.

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Submitting Transcripts

Students applying to Manchester are instructed to request their high school transcripts from their guidance counselors. We can accept these electronically, via Naviance, Docufide, or Parchment. If you use another online submission site, contact a Manchester admissions counselor to make certain we can receive it.

Once we receive the transcript and a completed application, we will contact the student within two weeks regarding their admissions status. Because we are on a rolling admission basis, we will admit students year-round and help them start to discover how successful they can be here. Juniors can apply the summer before their senior year and can be admitted as early as Sept. 1.

FAFSA Help

Once each new year begins, the Office of Admissions prepares to help families with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Our FAFSA code is 001820 and admissions counselors would be more than happy to help any student or family as they begin the process. Refer them to our Office of Student Financial Services for some general information or call the Office of Admissions at 1-800-852-3648. You, a student, or a family member can also set up an informational session to ask any questions about the FAFSA.

Thank you for being a teacher!  We appreciate you.  Having alumni teachers in schools who encourage students to attend college is so important and helpful to us.  Thank you for representing Manchester proudly.

Greetings from Education faculty – Dr. Schilling & Dr. Stetzel

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Helpful links

• Admissions
• Alumni
• Campus Store
• Education Department 

At Manchester, we take a personal interest in the success of each of our students. This starts with the college level work students complete while still in high school. We will accept credit for these Advanced Placement (AP) Program courses.

Prospective students should request their AP scores be sent to Manchester University at the time of the examination. If requesting score reports after the exam has been taken, contact:

Advanced Placement Program
P.O. Box 6671
Princeton, NJ 08541-6671
Toll-free phone: 877-274-6474
E-mail: apexams@info.collegeboard.org

If students are currently taking, or have taken, dual credit courses at a local college or university, a grade of C or above (not C-) must be earned for credits to transfer. See our partial listing of transfer courses.

If you or your students have further questions about this, please contact the Office of Admissions.

What you should know about MU athletics

… and tell your students about Manchester

• Manchester student-athletes participate in 21 men’s and women’s sports in the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference (HCAC) in NCAA Division III.
• Division III gives many students the opportunity to play the sport they love at the collegiate level, unlike Division I, in which only the top performing, elite athletes are accepted.
• Manchester does not award athletic scholarships and gives generous scholarship packages to all students.
• Nearly half of MU students compete in intercollegiate athletics.
• Over half of MU students participate in intramural athletics.
• Manchester students are admitted free to all home athletic contests.
• Manchester was voted #1 for “Best School Spirit” in a recent Fort Wayne Newspapers’ readers poll.

Encourage your students to learn more at https://www.muspartans.com.

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What you should know about co-curricular activities
… and tell your students about Manchester

• Students participate in more than 60 clubs and organizations for academic enrichment and recreational and hobby interests.
• The multitude of student organizations provide a plethora of leadership opportunities.
• MU started an Esports team in 2019, in which team members compete in two intercollegiate conferences. Manchester offers an Esports scholarship of up to $3,000 per year.
• Students don’t need to major in music to participate in one or more vocal or instrumental music ensembles, including The Spartan Pride, MU’s marching band and newest ensemble, formed in 2020. Manchester offers a scholarship of up to $3,000 for students who participate in a music ensemble.

Encourage your students to learn more at Student Life.

What you should know

… and tell your students about Manchester

• Manchester’s small class sizes and 15:1 faculty to student ratio provides an atmosphere that is conducive to personal attention and student success.
• Our Student Success Center offers academic support for students at all levels with academic resources that empower students to overcome challenges, improve skills, and gain a competitive edge.
• At our Writing Center, students get support on writing assignments that focuses on development, clarity, organization, grammar, and citation.
• First-Year Seminar instructors serve as the academic advisors for new first-year students. After the first semester, students may request an advisor in their intended major or stay with the FYS advisor.
• MU faculty and staff use Starfish, a student success platform, to monitor student progress, improve retention, share data and, ultimately, empower students to achieve their academic, career and life goals.

Encourage your students to learn more at https://www.manchester.edu/academics/student-success-center

What you should know about scholarships and financial aid

… and tell your students about Manchester

• With Manchester’s generous scholarship awards and state and federal financial aid, students pay, on average only 37% of the advertised list price.
• Manchester academic scholarships are awarded to all first-time students regardless of financial need. Academic scholarships range from $12,000-22,000 based on high school cumulative unweighted grade point average (GPA).
• Additional scholarships are awarded to Church of the Brethren and legacy students, and students who participate in Esports and music ensembles.
• A student who receives funds for college from his/her church or from the Dollars for Scholars for program also will receive matching funds from Manchester University, up to $500 per year for each.
• A $500 visit incentive is awarded to students who complete an admissions visit to Manchester University during the spring semester of their junior year or anytime during their senior year.
• Students should list Manchester on their FAFSA (Code 001820) to receive a financial aid notification. FAFSA filing opens Oct. 1, and Indiana’s deadline for submission is April 15.

The most current options to see campus are available at Visit Our Campus.

Individual Visits
Students can schedule an individual visit to Manchester here.

Spartan Days
Spartan Day is a Saturday group visit event where students and their family can get a general overview of Manchester University. This event allows students to experience our friendly and supportive community, meet with faculty and coaches and hear more about all the opportunities Manchester has to offer. This event is open to high school freshman through seniors.

Academic Days
Every fall many of Manchester’s faculty members host special visit opportunities dedicated to particular areas of study that allow high school students to experience our excellent academic programs first hand. High school visitors can sit in on classes, tour campus, speak with professors and current students, and enjoy a free lunch in Haist Commons. For more information on dates and which academic programs will be hosting these types of visit, please call the Admissions Office at 800-852-3648 or see options at visit.manchester.edu.

Group Visits
Manchester University’s Admissions Office offers group visits for middle and high school students. We are happy to have them experience our friendly and academically driven campus, and our goal is to inspire students to think about higher education and their future.

A traditional group visit will include a campus tour, an admissions presentation customized to the age range of the group and optional lunch on campus in Haist Commons. Manchester provides a complimentary lunch for high school students if they share their demographic information with us via a short form.

If you wish to schedule a group visit to campus, please complete the Group Visit Request Form here.

Questions? Contact our Group Visit Coordinator – Kim Reinoehl – directly at kjreinoehl@manchester.edu or call the Office of Admissions at 800-852-3648.

Contact Information
Do you need to get in contact with the Office of Admissions?  We’re here to help answer any and all questions you might have about Manchester!

Manchester University Office of Admissions
604 East College Ave.
North Manchester, IN 46962
Tel: 260-982-5055
Toll Free: 800-852-3648
Fax: 260-982-5239
admitinfo@manchester.edu

To get in contact with the admissions counselor that works with your students, check out our admissions counselors. We hope you can visit us in person, but if not check out our virtual tour.