Student speakers are an important part of Commencement as they represent their graduating class, the faculty members who have nurtured their academic growth and the staff who have provided them with support and guidance.
One undergraduate and one graduate speaker will be chosen. Candidates for a bachelor’s degree who have achieved a cumulative GPA of 3.0 and higher at the time of graduation are eligible to compete in the undergraduate speaker category. All master’s and doctoral degree candidates are eligible to audition in the graduate speaker category. Eligible candidates will be vetted among faculty and administration before a speaker is chosen. Once chosen, the student speakers will be offered coaching sessions with a faculty member.
Students will be auditioning in front of a selection committee. Please bring two copies of your speech to the audition. Your speech should last no longer than five minutes. As a general guideline, your speech should be equal to, or less than 750 words.
Interested candidates should complete this registration form by Friday, February 14, 2025.
Auditions will be held on Monday 2/24/25 and Wednesday 2/26/25 between 10:30a.m. and 1:30p.m. on campus in Clarence T.C. Ching Hall, Room 253. Auditions should take no more than 15 minutes. Once you register for auditions, you will be assigned a time slot on a first come first serve basis via email.
Email [email protected] if you have questions about auditions.
