2013 Commencement Season Calendar

Friday, May 10, 8:30 AM –4:30 PM
The DTS campus will be open for graduates, their families, and friends who may wish to visit the Seminary. Please take this opportunity to visit the campus since it will be closed Saturday, May 11, the day of Commencement.

Friday, May 10, 10:00 AM
Commencement Chapel will be held at:

Scofield Memorial Church (website) (map)
7730 Abrams Road
Dallas, Texas

The graduating class will assemble in the gymnasium before the service. Please plan to arrive and be in the Scofield gym by no later than 9:00 a.m. for instructions and line-up.

Friday, May 10, 5:30–7:30 PM
Texas Barbecue and Reception. A come-and-go, casual dinner will be served by the faculty and staff to all graduates, participants, and their families and friends on the DTS campus. This is an excellent time for family members to meet and talk with the faculty and staff.

Tickets can be requested online using the Ticket Request Form in the spring. Children who take a plate will need a ticket.

Saturday, May 11, 10:00 AM–12:15 PM
Commencement ceremony at:

Prestonwood Baptist Church (website) (map)
6801 W. Park Blvd.
Plano, Texas

Prestonwood has ample seating for family and friends who wish to attend. Graduates should assemble in the chair loft in the worship center no later than 8:30 a.m. The graduating class will receive instructions for the ceremony and a group photo of all graduating students will be taken. Regalia is not worn for the photo. The line-of-march will form promptly at 9:20 a.m. Childcare is available for children five and under. Registration for childcare will begin in March.