Commencement Speaker and Singer

Student commencement speakers and singers are selected through an application and review process. Applications are due by Sunday, March 10, 2024. Review the rubric before finalizing your speech. Selections will be based on this rubric.

Eligibility

• Be in good academic and disciplinary standing of the graduating class.
• Have completed an intent to graduate form with the registrar’s office, unless you are applying as a commencement singer.
• Submit the application form by Sunday, March 10, 2024.
• Interested commencement speakers please limit your speech to three minutes or 400 words in length when delivered.
• Interested commencement speakers will be videotaped presenting the proposed speech for a selection panel to review. (Selection will be made by Dean of Students and Provost.)
• Interested commencement singers will submit a video recording singing the National Anthem to commencement@salemstate.edu; a panel will review and select the singer(s).
• You must attend commencement.

Apply to be a Commencement speaker or singer.