SMC Malibu Campus Remains Closed 
Seeking Commencement Student Speaker
Interested in inspiring the class of 2025?
Deadline to submit application is Wednesday, April 2nd
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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 (opens in new window) by Wednesday, April 2rd, 2025 5PM.
*Student must have earned or will earn a Bachelor degree or an Associate degree from SMC in 2024-2025 (i.e., Summer 2024, Fall 2024, Spring 2025).
Application Timeline:
- Submission Deadline by Wednesday, April 2, 2025 by 5 PM
- Interview Date (if invited): Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Eligibility Criteria:
- See application for details
Direct any questions to Thomas Bui, Associate Dean, Student Life.