Nominations for June Commencement student speakers now open
DEADLINE FOR NOMINATIONS – Thursday, April 11
The Provost Office is accepting nominations for student speaker for June 2024 Commencement. Being the student commencement speaker is an opportunity to convey a message of encouragement and congratulations, share common experience and insights, and inspire fellow graduates to carry their WWU education with pride into the world.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE?
To be eligible to be a student speaker at commencement, students must:
- Have graduated in Winter 2024 or have completed a Degree Application and be pending graduation for Spring or Summer 2024.
- Be in good academic and disciplinary standing.
- Commit to participate fully and in-person in the June commencement ceremony.
WHO CAN NOMINATE?
WWU faculty, staff, and students are invited to nominate a winter 2024 graduate or pending spring/summer 2024 graduate by 5 p.m. on Thursday, April 11. Please complete the nomination form, and the student will be contacted with an invitation to submit a full application. Students may self-nominate.
MORE DETAILS
Students who are invited to submit an application will receive detailed information about the selection process. Applicants will fill out a form and submit a speech draft. We’re looking for student speakers who will celebrate and inspire their fellow graduates. Student speakers aren’t necessarily the top of their class, or the most talkative and outgoing, but they will have an important message and embody the values of Western.
Questions? Email provost.office@wwu.edu.