Graduation
An overview of our events celebrating the next generation of pastors, counselors, and ministry leaders. Information for families and friends of graduates to help celebrate their achievement.
Graduation Events
There are two primary public events that make up graduation week. If you are a friend or family member of a graduating student, we hope you can attend both!
Pre-Graduation Celebration
Thursday, May 9, 2029
5–7:30pm
An outdoor party for our graduates, their families, and friends. Join our faculty & staff on campus for lawn games, food trucks, and a time of thanksgiving.
Dinner will be available to purchase from Balkan Treat Box, Blues Fired Pizza, and Mr. Noodle.
Location: Edwards Hall backyard on campus.
12330 Conway Road, St. Louis, MO 63141
Commencement Ceremony
Friday, May 10, 2024
4–6pm
The main event. The one they’ve been waiting for. Join us Friday afternoon to watch your loved one complete their training.
Keynote speaker: Rev. Dr. Philip G. Ryken, President, Wheaton College
Location: First Free Church sanctuary
1375 Carman Rd, Ballwin, MO 63021
Graduation Livestream
A livestream of our commencement ceremony will be available on our YouTube page.
Graduation Photos
Covenant Seminary will have a photographer at graduation to take pictures of each graduate as they cross the stage. These photos will be made available for free via the Seminary’s Facebook Page. Be sure to like and follow us on Facebook to see when they are uploaded.
Travel Information
Hotel Suggestion
The St. Louis Marriott West
Coming from out of town? The Seminary has negotiated a special rate with the St. Louis Marriott West to help you plan for graduation visitors. This is the closest hotel to Covenant Seminary’s campus. (Note that other area schools have graduations this weekend so hotels will fill up quickly.)
Location: 660 Maryville Centre Drive, St. Louis, MO 63141
Price: $129 USD per night
There is a block of rooms reserved for Monday, May 6, 2024 - Wednesday, May 15, 2024 These rooms will be released on Tuesday, April 9, so be sure to make your reservations before then.
Questions?
Feel free to look through our full graduation info site.