Student Speaker
Deliver The Student Speech
Eligible graduates are encouraged to apply to deliver the student speech at Winter Commencement 2024. The speech is a ÐÒ¸£±¦µ¼º½ tradition and a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to acknowledge and congratulate your fellow graduates.
To qualify, you must have earned your degree in summer 2024 or have applied to receive it in fall 2024. You must also meet the following criteria:
- Minimum cumulative GPA (as of October 15) of 3.0 for undergraduates and 3.5 for graduate students
- In good disciplinary standing (no record of academic integrity or code of conduct violations)
- No overdue balances (must be current if on payment plan)
Student speakers will
- Prepare a five-minute speech that will inspire, motivate, and encourage everyone viewing
- Offer words of thanks to the faculty, family, and friends whose support has kept the graduates motivated and encouraged
- Participate in prerecording speech revisions and coaching sessions and recording of the on-demand virtual commencement ceremony the week of November 11
The selected speaker must be available to attend the recording during the week of November 11. If the selected speaker is not available, an alternate speaker will be chosen. The student speaker will be featured on promotional materials including the university’s social media channels.
The application deadline is 11:59 p.m. eastern time on October 30, 2024.