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The student speaker application for the Spring 2027 ceremony will open on November 18, 2026! 

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You could be our next speaker at Commencement!

By opening the selection process to interested seniors throughout the College, we will find the best qualified individual for this opportunity.  In our decision, we shall focus on the following:

Goals and Aspirations

  • Positive Undergraduate Experiences
  • Motivation and Enthusiasm
  • Academic Achievement
  • Extracurricular Involvement/Volunteer Work/Work Experience

 

To be considered for this honor:

  1. Primary major in the College of Social Science
  2. Graduating Spring 2027 or Summer 2027
  3. GPA of 3.0 or higher
  4. Complete an online application

If chosen as a finalist, you will interview with students and college administration and present a preliminary version of your 3-5 minute speech.

 


For more information, contact:

Brian Egan
Director of Outreach & Engagement
College of Social Science
eganbria@msu.edu