Commencement Speaker Application

Apply to be this year's student Commencement speaker!

The GVPT department is now accepting applications for Student Speaker at this year's May 2020 GVPT and ENSP Politics & Policy Commencement ceremony. The ideal candidate will have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher and have completed at least 60 credits in-residence at UMD. You must be a GVPT or ENSP undergraduate major who is planning to complete their degree requirements at the conclusion of this spring to apply.

Students interested in applying should submit the following application materials to Gracie Riley (griley1@umd.edu) by 4pm on March 13th:

• The attached application
• A resume
• At least one letter of recommendation from a GVPT or ENSP faculty member who would enthusiastically support your selection as speaker

Electronic applications preferred! Hard copies can be dropped off at the GVPT Advising Office in 3104 Tydings Hall. Faculty letters of recommendation can be sent directly from the faculty member to Gracie Riley either through e-mail or campus mail, or they may be dropped off by the student in a sealed envelope.

Apply by March 13th!