The position of Class Valedictorian is an honoured one, and we urge members of the graduating class to nominate their best-qualified classmate.
BE THE CLASS VALEDICTORIAN - NOMINATION FORM
- The nominee must have completed and submitted an "Intention to Graduate" form for convocation in October 2018 or June 2019.
- Must have signed support from five members of the Faculty of Arts graduating class.
- Agrees to prepare and submit a five-minute valedictory speech before a committee of faculty and students.
- Completed forms must be submitted to the Arts Undergrad Office (PAS 2439) by March 1, 2019 at 12:00 pm.
- Nomination Form 2019 (PDF)
NOMINATION SELECTION COMMITTEE
- The selection committee will be responsible for selecting a valedictorian for each of the Faculty of Arts convocation ceremonies held in June 2019.
- The committee will include faculty and seven (three from AFM), members of the graduating class.
- Successful applicants must have submitted an "Intention to Graduate" form for convocation in October 2018 or June 2019.
- Please submit completed applications to the Arts Undergrad Office (PAS 2439) by Monday, March 18, 2019 at 11:59 pm.
- Selection Committee Form 2019 (PDF)
SPEECH GUIDELINES
- Successful candidates will be required to submit an electronic copy of their written speech by March 14, 2019 at 11:59 pm.
- Each Valedictorian is expected to speak for five minutes, no longer, and the address should be appropriate to the dignity of the occasion.
- Those selected must be present during the Valedictorian Talk-Off on Thursday, March 21, 2019 from 5:30 - 9:30 pm.
- Speech Guidelines 2019 (PDF)
If you have any questions, please contact Bill Chesney, Associate Dean, Undergrad Students.
Answers to frequently asked questions about convocation for graduating students can be found on the Registrar's Office and Convocation websites.
