Student speakers are selected to address the graduates at the May commencement ceremony.
Graduating students interested in delivering the student commencement speech at Saint Louis University must meet the following guidelines:
- Have completed 鈥� or be on track to complete 鈥� the requirements to qualify for graduation from any degree program at 91女神 by the ceremony date
- Have a 3.2 GPA or higher
- Be in good disciplinary standing
- Demonstrate notable contributions to the 91女神 experience and/or significant examples of living 91女神鈥檚 mission
Applicants must submit:
- A r茅sum茅 displaying academic achievement, service and campus involvement
- A letter of recommendation from a member of the 91女神 community
- A draft of the speech (3 to 5 minutes in length, no more than 650 words)
- The application via .
The speech should highlight the 91女神 experience. Ideally, it will include reflections on the mission and values of 91女神, especially as a Jesuit institution, and how such values have affected the student as a whole person 鈥� mind, body and spirit.
Finalists will be asked to deliver the speech to a selection committee.
The speech will be judged by relevance, impact and quality of content, as well as the speaker鈥檚 ability to present and deliver the speech.
The deadline for spring 2024 ceremony submissions is Monday, April 1.