Commencement student speaker auditions

Student in a black cap and gown speaking at a podium at commencement Berkeley Engineering is currently hosting auditions for the May 2023 commencement student speaker. One speaker will be selected for each of the baccalaureate, master’s and doctoral ceremonies. Your audition video and a copy of your written speech must be submitted here by Friday, April 7. You will be notified by April 17 if you are selected.

Your speech should:

be four to five minutes
have an original theme that is forward looking
be optimistic
contain some nostalgia about your time at Cal
be non-technical
be aimed at family and friends

You do not need to memorize your speech or be in regalia in your audition video.

In order to be eligible to audition, you must be registered to participate in commencement.

Questions? Email bears@berkeley.edu