Student Speaker

Deliver The Student Speech

Eligible graduates are encouraged to apply to deliver the student speech at Spring Commencement 2025. 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 winter 2025 or have applied to receive it in spring 2025. You must also meet the following criteria:

Minimum cumulative GPA (as of February 15) of 3.0 for undergraduates and 3.5 for graduate students
In good disciplinary standing (no record of academic integrity or code of conduct violations)
No overdue balances (must be current if on payment plan)

Student speakers will

Prepare a five-minute speech that will inspire, motivate, and encourage everyone viewing
Offer words of thanks to the faculty, family, and friends whose support has kept the graduates motivated and encouraged
Participate in prerecording speech revisions and coaching sessions and recording of the on-demand virtual commencement ceremony the week of April 14

The selected speaker must be available to attend the recording during the week of April 14. 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.

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The application deadline is 11:59 p.m. eastern time on April 6, 2025.

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