Application Procedure and Requirements

1. Fill out and submit the Student Commencement Speaker application in full
2. Two letters of recommendation must be submitted on your behalf
   1. Letters should be from instructors, faculty or staff who know you well and can speak to your character
   2. Letters of recommendation should be submitted directly by the recommender to the address below, NOT by the student applicant
   3. You are encouraged to request letters of recommendation no later than two weeks prior to the application deadline, in order to provide your recommenders with ample time to write and submit the letters
3. All applicants will be required to audition before the University Commencement Committee (see audition details below)

Application materials can be submitted:

1. By mail to:
   Attn: NC State Student Commencement Speaker Committee
   1000 Harris Hall
   Campus Box 7313
   Raleigh, NC 27605
2. In person to:
   Attn: NC State Student Commencement Speaker Committee
   1007 Harris Hall
3. Via email to commencement@ncsu.edu, with the subject line: “[Last Name], [Term] [Year] Student Commencement Speaker Application”

Application materials should be received by no later than 5:00 p.m. on the deadline (see dates and deadlines below).

Once all application materials have been received by the committee, applicants will be notified of the date, time and location of the auditions. If you are unable to attend the auditions, please contact the committee as soon as possible.

Speech Guidelines

1. The topic and format of the speech are left to the discretion of the speaker
2. The speech must not be disrespectful and may not contain profanity of any kind
3. The speech should be no longer than five minutes
4. The speech presented at the audition should be as close to the final speech as possible

 

Application Dates and Deadlines

Spring 2020
Student Speaker Application Available	February 11, 2020
Student Speaker Application Materials Due	March 19, 2020 (Subject to change)
Auditions are held	TBA
Speaker is selected and applicants are notified of decision	TBA
Fall 2020
Student Speaker Application Available	TBA
Student Speaker Application Materials Due	TBA
Auditions are held	TBA
Speaker is selected and applicants are notified of decision	TBA

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.