As part of the Steinhardt graduation ceremony programs, one student will be selected to speak on behalf of their class for each ceremony (3) hosted by NYU Steinhardt. These ceremonies formally recognize the academic achievements and the remarkable contributions graduating students have made to our community.
If you would like to be considered for this special honor, please submit a graduation speech by Tuesday, February 20, 2024, at 11:59 PM EST. No specific format or topic is required. The selection committee is interested in a speech that will resonate with the entire audience - including the graduates in education, health, communication, and the arts- parents, faculty, and staff. The speech may be humorous, personal, or more general and three minutes long.
Eligibility
Student Speaker candidates must be able to present their speech, in-person or via Zoom, before the NYU Steinhardt Student Affairs Committee on March 4, 2024, beginning at 10 a.m.
You must be eligible for September 2023, January 2024, or May 2024 graduation and complete your degree requirements by May 2024 with a minimum of a 3.0 grade point average (GPA). September 2024 graduates are not eligible to apply.
Candidates must be able to attend their NYU Steinhardt Ceremony; the venue, date, and time are forthcoming.
Submit your speech by Tuesday, February 20, 2024, by 11:59 PM EST, with your full name as it appears in Albert, your NYU email address, and student identification number (N#). Please email Nija Monet Leocadio at nija.leocadio@nyu.edu if you have any questions.
A preliminary committee will review all eligible applications. Finalists will be contacted to present their speeches before the Student Affairs Committee. The Student Affairs Committee will select and notify the Student Speaker and the Alternate Student Speaker accordingly.
Consider attending the Graduation Student Speaker and Awards Virtual Informational on Wednesday, December 6, 2023 or Wednesday, February 14, 2024 to learn more and ask questions about the process.