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!
Spring 2023 Video Auditions
Speaker applications will open on January 24, 2023! Video auditions can be uploaded with the application form.
Contact us at commencement@ncsu.edu or 919.515.2577
Application Dates and Deadlines
| Spring 2023 | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Student Speaker Application Available | January 24, 2023 |
| Student Speaker Application and Audition Deadline | March 12, 2023 |
| Speaker is selected and applicants are notified of decision | Week of March 20, 2023 |
| NC State Spring 2023 Commencement | May 6, 2023 |
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