New Student Checklist

To complete many of the steps, you must have an active My CTS account. If you have not set up your My CTS account, please find the "Welcome to Covenant Seminary!" email you received and reset your password to log in. If you cannot find the email, please email  helpdesk@covenantseminary.edu .

***RSVP for New Student Orientation


  • Summer 2025 - Online Students
  •  Tuesday, May 6, 2025 - 7:00-8:30 PM Central 
  •  Wednesday, May 7, 2025 - 8:30-10:00 AM Central 
  • Fall 2025 - Residential Students
  •  Saturday, August 23, 2025 - 9:00 AM-1:00 PM Central 
  • Fall 2025 - Online Students
  •  Option 1: Tuesday, August 19, 2025 - 7:00-8:30 PM Central 
  •  Option 2: Wednesday, August 20, 2025 - 8:30-10:00 AM Central 


1. Pay your Tuition Deposit

To confirm your intention to enroll at Covenant Seminary, please submit a $100.00 tuition deposit to us within 30 days of receiving your welcome email.
  • To pay your tuition deposit, log into  My CTS 
  • Then, navigate to My CTS > My Account > My Bill 
  • Click Pay or View My Bill
  • Then select Tuition deposit from the Available Items (click View all if necessary).
 Your deposit will be applied to your first semester's tuition on the first day of the classes.


2. Meet with your Advisor

All students have an academic advisor who is assigned to them based on the degree program they are pursuing. As of March 1, Academic Advising is mandatory for all students and must be completed for course registration. Please use the links below to set up an appointment or reach out.
  • Tiffany Najbart - MAC, MABTS, MATS, GC, Auditor
  •  Email  or  Calendly 
  • Empress Sanders - MDIV, MAM, Non-Degree
  •  Email  or  Calendly 
  • Dr. Joel Hathaway - DMin
  •  Email 
  • Dr. Robbie Griggs - ThM
  •  Email 
If your advisor does not have an open time slot in Calendly or you're not sure who your advisor is, please email  advising@covenantseminary.edu  and the advisors can


3. Register for Classes

Course offerings for the upcoming academic year (Summer through Spring) are generally available in March. Students must meet with their academic advisor before adding any courses.


4. Request Financial Aid

In order to be considered for financial aid, you will need to complete Covenant’s Financial Aid Application on  MyCTS  and the  FAFSA online .
  • To request financial aid, log into  My CTS 
  • Then, navigate to My CTS > Financial Services. 
  • Click Apply for Aid and complete the form.  
  • Students must also complete the online  FAFSA  to be eligible to receive aid (our offices receive the FAFSA form in about 5 business days)
You should receive your award letter within a few days of completing your FAFSA and the Financial Aid Application. You may then choose to accept, reduce, or decline the amount you are awarded when you confirm your award.
Students taking a minimum of 6 credit-hours each semester are eligible for student loans.
Links for Scholarships with specific steps:
  •  Church Match Scholarship 
  •  Spouse Teamwork Award 
  • Is your spouse is interested in taking classes at Covenant? Let your admissions counselor know and encourage your spouse to  apply online! 


Are you a Main Campus Student?

  • LET US KNOW YOU'RE MOVING!
  •  Moving Form 
  • STUDENT HOUSING:
  • Request  On Campus Housing with this form. 
  • See the  Housing Board for Off-Campus Housing opportunities 
  • You can contact the Housing Coordinator, Dan Owen, at  housing@covenantseminary.edu .
  • JOBS:
  • Check out our  Seminary job board  to help in the search for both on-campus opportunities and off-campus opportunities.
  • HEALTH INSURANCE: Out of concern for students and their families, Covenant Seminary requires all students to obtain medical insurance for themselves and their dependents. Covenant Seminary does not have health insurance packages for our students, so you will be responsible for securing insurance on your own.

Are you an Online or Hybrid Student?

  • HEALTH INSURANCE:
  • Covenant Seminary requires all students to obtain medical insurance for themselves and their dependents. Covenant Seminary does not have health insurance packages for our students, so you will be responsible for securing insurance on your own.
  • ONLINE ORIENTATION:
  • Onlien students should take MA200.C Introduction to Online Learning during or prior to their first semester. This tuition-free course is meant to help you navigate the unique aspects of online education and includes information about effectively using seminary websites, library resources and technological mediums.
  • HYBRID VISIT HOUSING:
  • If you are a Hybrid student, then you will be required to visit campus for certain intensive courses. The seminary does have housing available in a limited capacity. To secure housing, please reach out to  Shawn Summers .
  •  💻MORE ONLINE SUDENT INFO HERE 

Are you a DMin Student?

  • COURSE SYLLABI:
  • Get the Syllabus for your next  DMin Course Here! 

Are you an International Student?

  • INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ADVISOR:
  • To be eligible to study in the US, you will also need to obtain an F-1 Visa. You will need to connect with your International Student Advisor, Tiffany Najbart, who can share what documents you will need to submit to receive your I-20, which you will need to interview for your visa ( schedule a call  or  email Tiffany ). 
  • HELPFUL LINKS:
  •  International Student Info Packet 
  •  International Student Handbook 
  •  Declaration of Finances & Expenses Table 

Want to see all New Student Info?

  • Click here:  🤓New Student Information (Residential & Online)