Share Your Mason Story!
Are you graduating this winter with your undergraduate or graduate degree from Mason? Interested in sharing your journey and experience as a Mason student with others? You could be the Student Speaker at the 2027 Spring Commencement, at EagleBank Arena! More information will be available in early January 2027.
Commencement Speaker Details
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All upcoming graduates (undergraduate and graduate level) are invited to be considered for the Spring Commencement student speaker honor
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Submit your original script for a graduation speech that can be publicly performed between 5-7 minutes in Eagle Bank Arena in front of a large live audience
- Please note that the length of speech must be adhered to without exception
- In addition to submitting your speech, we also ask that you submit a copy of your resume
- Coaching and opportunities to practice and refine your speech will be provided to the student selected
How to Submit
- Written submissions are due by Spring 2027 date TBD. After review, some students will be invited to submit their recorded speeches for final selection.
- More information will be available in early January 2027.
Suggestions on Helping to Focus the Content of the Speech
The goal is to share and showcase your “Mason story” and how you describe your overall Mason experience and growth as a student and member of the university community. We encourage you to:
- discuss all facets of your campus life experience
- focus on your graduating class and your experiences together with an eye toward your future
- engage the graduating class and their guests as a whole