Student Commencement Speaker Information

Serving as Student Commencement Speaker is an honor open to any graduating Trocaire College student. It’s a chance to speak about your time at Trocaire and your personal journey that got you to this point, give advice or words of wisdom, and celebrate the awesome accomplishment you and your graduating class are sharing as you walk across the stage.

For the upcoming December 2024 Commencement, Student Speaker Applications are due no later than Monday, October 28, 2024. Please complete the form below and submit it by the deadline to be considered.

The Student Commencement Speaker is an expected graduate for December 2024 who is in good standing (academic, financial, conduct) with their program and the college. The student speaker prepares a three to five-minute speech reflecting on their time at Trocaire and the connections they have shared with their classmates. They must also acquire a brief recommendation from a current Trocaire College faculty or staff member by the application deadline date for consideration. The student will share the name and their staff member/faculty member will be notified.

Students may be nominated by their peers to be the Student Commencement Speaker. The student must meet the criteria and then formally submit the Student Speaker Application by the deadline. Students who plan to be the speaker must plan to attend the December 2024 Commencement Ceremony on Thursday, December 19, 2024, at 6:00 PM (speaker must arrive no later than 4:30 PM).

The student speaker is extended guaranteed extra tickets, and priority seating at the venue, and the student is part of the processing Platform Party to sit on stage during the ceremony.

Graduation Student Speaker Application

Name*
First Last
Email*

Please enter your Trocaire.edu email address
Phone*
Please enter a number we can easily reach you at.
What program are you graduating from?*

(i.e. Nursing - Associates)
I am planning on attending the December 19, 2024 Commencement Ceremony (Speaker needs to arrive by 4:30 PM)*
- Yes
- No
Are you in good academic, financial, and conduct standing with your program and the college?*
- Yes
- No
Financial standing means on Nelnet payment plan and/or have spoken with Financial Aid to ensure bill is paid in full by end of semester.
Name of Faculty/Staff for Recommendation*
Prefix First Last
All students must obtain a brief recommendation (250-500 words) from a current Trocaire College faculty/staff member to verify their application.
Email of Faculty/Staff for Recommendation*

Please insert the email address of the current Trocaire College faculty/staff member to write you the recommendation. This individual will receive an email shortly after you submit this form to notify them to share their recommendation.
Why are you interested in being the student speaker for the December 2024 graduation celebration?*
Please upload a draft of your 3-5 minute speech for our committee to review.*
Accepted file types: pdf, docx, doc, , Max. file size: 50 MB.
The speech should be well-organized with an introduction, supporting paragraphs, and conclusion. It shall have a connection to Trocaire College and your experiences. We encourage you to make your speech engaging to capture the attention of your graduates and emulate your journey at Trocaire.