Interested in inspiring the class of 2026?
A call for a graduating Student Speaker will be issued in March 2026, with a deadline to apply to audition in early April. Stay tuned.
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Every year, Santa Monica College selects an exceptional graduating student* to give a 3-minute speech at the Commencement Ceremony to challenge and inspire their fellow graduates. Are you our next student speaker?
If you are interested in applying to be the student graduation speaker, please complete the application by TBD.
*Student must have earned or will earn a Bachelor degree or an Associate degree from SMC in 2025-2026 (i.e., Summer 2025, Fall 2025, Spring 2026).
Application Timeline:
- Submission Deadline by TBD
- Interview Date (if invited): TBD
Eligibility Criteria:
- See application for details
Direct any questions to Thomas Bui, Associate Dean, Student Life.