Commencement – General Information
Graduate Information Form
All graduates must fill out the form below in order to graduate. Without the details you provide, we will not be able to process your diploma.
Open House and Chapel on Friday, May 16, 2025
Friday May 16, we will have an Open House from 10 am - 12 pm at the Seminary for graduates and their guests. There will be a Chapel service at 11 am, followed by donut fellowship. You will be able to pick up your regalia that day (or during the rehearsal the following day). Faculty and Staff will also be available in the building.
When and where is graduation?
The Commencement ceremony itself is Saturday, May 17, at the Covenant Fine Arts Center (CFAC); it will also be livestreamed. If you are attending in person, you will need to be at the rehearsal that begins at 8:45 am. The doors will open for guest seating at 10 am. The ceremony will begin at 10:30 am. After the ceremony, there will be a reception at the Seminary.
Map of Calvin University's Campus
Regalia Pickup
Regalia pickup will be Friday, May 16, from 9 am - 12 pm in the Academic Office, and on May 17 before the ceremony (at the CFAC).
Livestream Links
The livestream can be found here: youtube.com/@calvinseminary
Tickets and Strollers
Tickets are not required. Please do not bring strollers into the CFAC. There isn't a secure place to store them, and they block the walkway.
Other Questions?
Details are emailed to graduates. If you are a graduate, check your email, including the spam folder.
If you are not a graduate, you can email semacademics@calvinseminary.edu with questions.