Events
Upcoming Events
| Date | Event | Time |
Location |
| Nov 14-15 | Emerging Director One-Acts | 7:30 PM | Bartholomew Performing Arts Center |
| Nove 24-28 | Thanksgiving Break | ||
| Dec 8-10 | Finals | ||
| Dec 11 | Winter Commencement | 7:00 PM | Bartholomew Performing Arts Center |
| Dec 11-Jan 11 | Winter Break | ||
| Dec 24-Jan 1 | YU Offices Closed | ||
| Jan 3-9, 2026 | University Singers Winter Tour | More Details To Come |
Annual Events
Homecoming
Come home again! Join other alumni as they gather to reminiscence and tell stories of the good ole days.
October 17-19, 2025
Panther Days
Panther Days is an event hosted by admissions in the spring for prospective students to see all that York University has to offer.
Equip Conference
The Equip conference is a two-day series of events designed to empower Christians to grow and strengthen their local congregations. Equip derives its name from Ephesians 4:12, “...to equip his people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up..”
March 16-17, 2026
Songfest
Each year, YU's social service clubs and many other students come together to put on a musical variety show with choreography, singing, parody and friendly competition.
April 9-11, 2026
Round Up
RoundUp is a week-long retreat for those (approximately) 55 and up. It’s Bible camp and a mini-term as a YU student rolled into one. We’ll have devotionals, activities, and a variety of classes--but no tests or term papers!
May 17-23, 2026
Soul Quest
Soul Quest is open to 6th - 12th-grade campers and features incredible worship times, exciting classes and activities, and awesome friendships. With 400 campers from across the country and 125 staff, York University brings together a diverse group for this intense, one-week experience in York, Nebraska.
June 14-19, 2026
Alumni & Friends Workdays
Every year a group of volunteers pitch in to give the campus a little TLC. Groups pull weeds, spread mulch, trim bushes, and more to get the grounds ready for the upcoming semester. We are so thankful for the hard work that is done each year!
Juley 30-Aug 1, 2026
Ides of March
The Clayton Museum of Ancient History and York University host the annual Ides of March event raising funds for the museum. The evening features a speaker and a meal.
March 17, 2026
Presidential Leadership Institute
The Presidential Leadership Institute is designed for small groups of high school students to experience growth as individual student leaders, provide the framework for each student group to make a positive impact in their school, and offer professional development for sponsors in attendance.
July 12-18, 2026