Student Speaker
Presenting the student commencement address is a great honor and an opportunity to inspire, engage with, and share common experiences with your peers.
Speaker Criteria
- Graduating candidate for a bachelor’s degree
- Receiving their first degree
- Eligible to graduate in the intended term
- Has submitted an application to graduate by the time of application
Application Procedure and Requirements
Application Form
- Fill out and submit the Student Commencement Speaker application in full
- You must be logged into your NC State Google account to access the application
- Upload your audition video to the application form
Once all application materials have been received by the committee, the committee will anonymously vote on and select a candidate. All candidates will be notified of a decision
Speech Content Guidelines
- The topic and format of the speech are left to the discretion of the speaker
- The speech must not be disrespectful and may not contain profanity of any kind
- The speech should be no longer than five minutes
- The speech presented in the audition should be as close to the final speech as possible
Leave your legacy with your graduating class!
Application Dates and Deadlines
| Fall 2024 | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Student Speaker Application Available | August 28, 2024 |
| Student Speaker Application and Audition Deadline | October 6, 2024 |
| Applicants are notified of Finalist selections | Week of October 21, 2024 |
| In-Person Finalist Auditions | October 24 , 2024 (schedule TBD) |
| Speaker is selected and applicants are notified of decision | Week of October 28, 2024 |
| NC State Fall 2024 Commencement | December 14, 2024 |
If you have any questions about the student commencement speaker application or selection process, please contact the Student Commencement Speaker Committee at commencement@ncsu.edu or 919.515.2577