Valedictory Speaker Application Form

Lincoln University invites you to speak at this year’s ceremony. During your three minutes speech, you are expected to share inspiration, encouragement, and convey a message for the future. The selected student graduate speakers are required to participate in pre-commencement activities. If you are applying for graduation this semester and you want to share your experience at Lincoln University, you are invited to submit your application.

• You must be graduating in the summer, fall, or spring of the application year.
• At the time of application, graduate students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5, while undergraduate students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5
• The applicant should have strong involvement in extracurricular activities, volunteer work, work experience, or any other relevant experience.
• The applicant should demonstrate their abilities that make them a suitable candidate to represent their program and the university.

Once you submit a Valedictory Speaker Application Form, the Dean of Students will share it with the Academic Program Directors and the Dean of Business Studies. Then, selected students will be notified by email.    

The following dates are tentative dates and are subject to change.

Please contact the Academic Success Center (ASC) and request a 30-minute meeting with a Writing or Presentation Coach for guidance on how to write a commencement speech, or to practice presenting it: http://library.lincolnuca.edu/meet-with-coach/