The seminary graduation was held on Synod Sunday, June 17, 2012, at 7 p.m. in Trinity Chapel. President Gaylin Schmeling was the preacher, Prof. Adolph Harstad served as liturgist, and Rev. Joel Willitz represented the Board of Regents. The sermon was based on Psalm 121 with the theme “Maintain and Proclaim.” The following graduated from the seminary with a Master of Divinity degree: Nathanael Abrahamson, Timothy Grundmeier, Peter Heyn, Matthew Moldstad, and Luke Willitz.