Campus Visit Sample Itinerary

What will you experience during a visit to Covenant Seminary?

We make sure that every one of our visitors is able to experience our Christ-centered, unique community; interact with our current students; get a feel for our campus environment; and meet some of the faculty members who might walk beside you throughout your time in seminary. Your campus visit will be individually tailored to suit your interests and background. Common additions to this sample itinerary include meetings with faculty members and financial aid staff.

Sample Itinerary for a Friday Campus Visit

8 a.m.    Good Morning and Welcome to Covenant Seminary!

Breakfast will be served for campus visitors in Edwards Hall.  Enjoy interacting with current students and Admissions staff.

8:30 a.m.    Class with a Current Student

Current student Tim Johnson accompanies you to Christ and Salvation, a class taught by Dr. Robert Peterson, professor of systematic theology.

10 a.m.   Chapel with a Current Student

Jim and Kate Patterson accompany you to chapel, where Dr. Brian Aucker, assistant professor of Old Testament, preaches on Joshua 24:1-15, “Old Testament History and Discipleship Beyond the River.”

11 a.m.   Class with a Current Student

As a guest of Jim and Kate, you attend Outreach to Contemporary Culture with Jerram Barrs, professor of Christian studies and contemporary culture and resident scholar of the Frances A. Schaeffer Institute.

12:15 p.m.  Lunch with a Current Student

Tom Johnson meets you after class and takes you to lunch.

1:45 p.m.   Admissions Meeting

Kent Needler, associate director of admissions, meets you back in the Admissions office.

2:15 p.m.   Campus Tour

Melynda Boyce, admissions events coordinator, guides you on a tour of campus.

2:45 p.m.   Free Afternoon to Explore Campus and the Surrounding Area!

The Admissions staff can direct you to local places of interest. You may wish, alternately, to browse the on-campus bookstore in the east wing of Edwards Hall, or take advantage of the free wireless in the community center and Library.

* Please note: You will interact with actual students who we believe will be able to offer advice and insight relevant to your particular interests and background. The students listed above are fictitious.