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Seminary Graduation

North Park is proud to celebrate the completion of studies with all our graduating students. Each May, the Seminary holds its own commencement and consecration service. December seminary graduates may choose to participate in the University Commencement Ceremony held at the conclusion of the fall semester, or may choose to delay participation until the Seminary Commencement in May.

Steps for Graduating Students

We recommend you apply for graduation two semesters before your anticipated graduation date to allow enough time for the graduation process, and for you to complete any outstanding graduation requirements. The final deadline for submitting your graduation application is the fourth week of the semester in which you anticipate graduating.

Your Graduation Application must be completed in its entirety and submitted to the records evaluator in Student Administrative Services, along with any course transfer, waiver, and substitution documentation if applicable.

All students are assessed a $150 graduation application fee when they turn in their graduation application.  The graduation fee applied to every student, regardless of participation in the commencement ceremony. If your graduation plans change you must contact the records evaluator in Student Administrative Services.

Return the Graduation Clearance Sheet to
Seminary Academic Services by May 1, 2023. 

Grad Clearance Sheet

Attend the graduation rehearsal on Friday, May 12, at 8:45 am in Anderson Chapel. Attendance is mandatory.

Students who intend to serve the Evangelical Covenant Church must also participate in the Call to Ministry process. This process should begin the fall semester before you graduate when you will need to enroll in FLDC 7319 Mission & Ministerial Identity. 

Call to Ministry

Spring 2023 Commencement

  • Commencement will be held on Saturday, May 13, 2023, at 3:00pm in Anderson Chapel. Campus Map
  • Commencement Rehearsal will take place at 8:45am on Friday, May 12, 2023. Additional information about celebration events will be posted as it becomes available.
  • Please stay alert for e-mail updates! We will communicate plans as they develop. Because plans could shift at any time, it is important that you are checking your North Park email regularly.