At this time DTS anticipates live, in-person commencement events and activities for May 2022, but will continue to closely monitor Covid-19 developments and will adjust its plans as needed.
Commencement Ceremony
May 7, 2022
Calendar of Events
FRIDAY, MAY 6
Visit Campus
8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
DTS-Dallas Campus
3909 Swiss Ave. Dallas, TX
Commencement Chapel
10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship Church
1660 West Camp Wisdom Rd, Dallas, TX 75241
BBQ Picnic and Faculty Reception
5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
DTS-Dallas Campus
3909 Swiss Ave. Dallas, TX
SATURDAY, MAY 7
Commencement Ceremony
10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Prestonwood Baptist Church
6801 W. Park Blvd.
Plano, Texas
Commencement Ceremony
Graduates should arrive in advance of the ceremony according to the instructions for graduates available on the Student Portal.
DATE + TIME
Saturday, May 7, 2022
10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
LOCATION
Prestonwood Baptist Church (North)
6801 W. Park Blvd.
Plano, Texas
SPEAKER
TBD
The 2020 Commencement Ceremony will be available via live stream at 10:00 a.m. CST on Saturday, May 9.
Commencement Chapel
DATE + TIME
Friday, May 6, 2022
10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
LOCATION
Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship Church
SPEAKER
TBD
Texas BBQ Picnic
All graduating students and their families are invited to a Texas BBQ picnic on the DTS-Dallas campus. This event is a fun opportunity for graduates and their families to visit with the faculty.
More information regarding the purchase of BBQ tickets coming soon.
DATE + TIME
Friday, May 6, 2022
5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
LOCATION
Dallas Theological Seminary
3909 Swiss Ave
Dallas, Texas
Childcare
Childcare is available only during the Commencement Ceremony. Reservations are required. More information regarding reservations for childcare coming soon.
Translation Services
Translation services will be provided for the commencement ceremony held at Prestonwood Baptist Church in Spanish and Chinese (Mandarin) only. Please see instructions below.
El día de la graduación, tendremos una mesa en la que podrá recoger un dispositivo para escuchar la ceremonia de graduación traducida en español. Cuando vaya a recoger el dispositivo le pediremos que nos deje un documento de identificación para garantizar su devolución.
Estamos en el proceso de crear una lista para asegurarnos de tener suficientes dispositivos. Por lo tanto, si usted va a necesitar alguno, le pedimos que envíe un correo electrónico a Marta Hernández a mhernandez@dts.edu con la cantidad que va a necesitar y los nombres de las personas que lo van a utilizar.
We have a limited number of channels available for attendees needing Mandarin translation for the Commencement Ceremony. Priority will be given to the graduates and their family members. If you need translation in Mandarin, please contact chineseregistration@dts.edu BEFORE April 30th. After receiving confirmation that you have reserved a translation receiver, please arrive at the Welcome Center no later than 9:00am to check out the receiver. A driver’s license and/or credit card are required as deposit.
普通話同步翻譯：我們將在5月7日畢業典禮提供普通話翻譯，給有需要的中文部畢業生以及家屬親友。如果您有需要聽普通話翻譯，請於4月30日前與中文部 chineseregistration@dts.edu 預約翻譯收聽器。有收到預約確認電郵者，請於典禮當天早上9時至教會大廳的接待處，領取收聽器，需要以駕照或信用卡做抵押。
Class Gift
Each year, the graduating class collects money for a physical gift for the benefit of future students at DTS. Past graduating class gifts have included outdoor seating by Hope Coffee, outdoor seating by Walvoord Student Center, artwork in various buildings on campus, the large campus sign facing Live Oak, the “classic” campus sign on Swiss Avenue, TV monitors across campus, and trees/landscaping across campus.
Covid-19 Updates
The 2021 Commencement Ceremony will be held in person on May 8, 2021 at Prestonwood Baptist Church. Due to the pandemic, DTS will adhere to all current COVID-19 health and safety guidelines by respecting safe distances for seating and by limiting the number of attendees. Masks will be required. Additionally, all commencement events will require registration for seating capacity purposes. See below for more information on each event.
Congratulations to our
2022 graduates!
"The continuing mission of Dallas Theological Seminary is to glorify God by equipping godly servant-leaders for the proclamation of His Word and the building up of the body of Christ worldwide. This year marks the 98th year of God’s incredible faithfulness to DTS. My heartfelt congratulations to the class of 2022. You have endured much to make this momentous day possible and have proved yourselves faithful. May God bless your ministry as you faithfully serve Him."
Do you need further information regarding commencement?
Please contact the Academic Dean’s Office at 214-887-5010, ado@dts.edu, or by using the form below.
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Dallas, TX 75204
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