IMPORTANT: Commencement student speakers are ONLY featured in the spring/summer commencement ceremonies. One speaker is featured at each undergradaute, graduate, law, and medical ceremony. |
Applications will open in Spring 2025.
Cumulative GPA of 3.0
Applied to graduate in CaneLink for Spring or Summer graduation by the deadline and selected "Yes" for participation in commencement. Student speaker must be present at the in-person commencement ceremony in May.
Must be in good standing with the University. All applications will be reviewed by school/college administrators and the Dean of Students Office for eligibility. Students who are currently on academic or disciplinary probation are not eligible to apply.
The online application includes:
Essay: "Senior Reflections" (500 word count limit)
Video: Record yourself giving your intended commencement speech and include the URL to share the file on box.miami.edu (5 min. max)
Current CV/resume
References
Finalists will be contacted for interviews.
Questions? Call the Office of Commencement at (305) 284-1824 or email us at: commencement@miami.edu
The graduate student speaker application will open in the Spring of 2025. Click here to view eligibility requirements and to submit the application.
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