Commencement Student Speaker Selection

Eligibility Criteria

Be eligible for graduation in the term for which you are applying
Have a minimum 3.0 GPA
Be in good disciplinary standing
Must participate in Pocatello ceremony, but may attend classes at any ISU location
One speaker will be chosen for each ceremony (morning and afternoon)

Submit the following:

Complete online application form
Unofficial transcript
Letter of recommendation from an ISU faculty or staff member, emailed directly from them to commencement@isu.edu
Rough draft of speech, complete enough to convey the tone and content of your speech
Applicant video of 90-120 seconds
- Topic is: Tell us why you should be the commencement speaker
- Goal is to demonstrate you are a competent, dynamic, and engaging speaker
- Upload via online application form
Candidates may be asked to come in for a face-to-face meeting prior to selection

Address should be between 3-4 minutes (approximately 400-500 words)
Theme ideas:
- Experiences that define what it means to be a Bengal
- The transformative power of receiving an education at Idaho State
- How Bengals are changing the world
No political or religious messages
Final written speech must be submitted to organizers 1 week prior to Commencement

If you are selected to be the student speaker, you will:

Selection Committee will include staff, faculty, and student representatives.

Questions? Email mccakris@isu.edu or call 208-282-2966