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!
Graduation Celebration
Thursday, May 14, 2026
5–7:30 p.m.
An outdoor party for our graduates, their families, and friends. Join our faculty and staff on campus for fellowship, food trucks, and a time of thanksgiving.
Dinner will be available to purchase from Balkan Treat Box, Blues Fired Pizza, and Pappy’s Barbecue.
Location: Edwards Hall backyard on campus
12330 Conway Road, St. Louis, MO 63141
Commencement Ceremony
Friday, May 15, 2025
4–6 p.m.
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. Joe Novenson, former pastor of Lookout Mountain Presbyterian Church, Lookout Mountain, TN
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
A photographer will be at graduation to take pictures of graduates as they cross the stage. These photos will be made available for free at a later date.
Travel Information
Hotel Suggestion
The St. Louis Marriott West
Coming from out of town? The Seminary has 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.
Location: 660 Maryville Centre Drive, St. Louis, MO 63141
There is a block of rooms reserved for Thursday, May 14–Sunday, May 17, 2026. Note that other area schools have graduations this weekend, so hotels will fill up quickly!
Questions?
Feel free to look through our full graduation info site.