Eligible graduates are encouraged to apply to deliver the student speech at Winter Commencement 2024. The speech is a UMGC tradition and a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to acknowledge and congratulate your fellow graduates.
To qualify, you must have earned your degree in summer 2024 or have applied to receive it in fall 2024. You must also meet the following criteria:
Student speakers will
The selected speaker must be available to attend the recording during the week of November 11. If the selected speaker is not available, an alternate speaker will be chosen. The student speaker will be featured on promotional materials including the university’s social media channels.
The application deadline is 11:59 p.m. eastern time on October 30, 2024.