
Become a Commencement Student Speaker
Selected speakers will receive:
- Extra ceremony tickets.
- Recognition in the program.
- Digital recording of their ceremony.
You must submit the following:
- Student speaker application.
- Resume.
- Draft copy of proposed 3-5 minute speech.
- Video of your speech delivery.
Candidates will be judged on:
- Academic achievement.
- Campus and community involvement.
- Speech content.
Ready to apply?
Once you have RSVP’d to participate in your ceremony, you can apply to be a Student Speaker by going to eLearning and selecting “Student Commencement Speaker Application” under “My Organizations.” You will get an email notification from eLearning once applications for the term open.
Deadlines to Apply:
Commencement Term | Application Deadline |
---|---|
Fall | October 31 |
Spring | March 31 |
Important Deadlines
January 29, 2025
Priority Graduation Application Deadline
February 24, 2025
Deadline to Update Primary Name
or request Preferred Name
March 1, 2025
Final Graduation Application Deadline
March 1, 2025
Commencement RSVP Update Deadline
April 1, 2025
Commencement Guest Tickets and GradPass Available Online