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Manchester Regional Campus

Manchester Regional Campus

Earn Your Degree Close to Home

EKU Manchester offers classes to meet all general education requirements, access to fully online programs, and a selection of fully on-campus degree programs. EKU Manchester classes are offered mornings, afternoons or evenings to fit your busy lifestyle. Regional campus students who are majoring in a program offered fully online are permitted to take both online and Manchester course offerings.

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EKU Manchester Information

Students attending the Manchester Regional Campus should attend a New Student Orientation at the Manchester Campus.

2026 New Student Orientation

  • May 27 @ 9am
  • June 10 @ 9am
  • June 24 @ 9am
  • July 15 @ 9am
  • August 6 @ 9am

Students taking Dual Credit classes at the Manchester Campus should register for a Dual Credit Advising Session at Manchester.

Fall 2026 Advising Sessions

Advisor & Counselor Information


Faculty and staff advisors are available to work with students to clarify career and life goals, develop meaningful academic plans, and optimize academic potential. Students should meet with the academic advisor that corresponds with their intended degree.

Student Stories & Features


  • Hannah Murphy

    EKU Animal and Veterinary Studies Graduate
    I have gained confidence in myself and knowledge through learning for my degree. I wasn’t sure if I was going down the right degree pathway but now I cannot wait to begin a future with the job opportunities my degree will give me!
  • Bethany Howard

    EKU Industrial Organizational Psychology Graduate
    The faculty have been extremely supportive of my student journey. Not only have they assisted me throughout the program, they genuinely care about me as a person and the direction my future is headed. They are interested to see how we plan to incorporate what we’ve learned into our own careers.
  • David Dixon

    EKU Instructional Design & Learning Technology Graduate
    At the end of the day, I chose EKU because it helped me become better at what I care about most—teaching, designing meaningful learning experiences, and supporting students in a way that actually makes a difference.

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Contact Information

Manchester Regional Campus

50 University Dr.
Manchester, KY 40962

606-598-8122
859-622-6640
Fax: 859-622-6625
manchester@eku.edu