May 2016 Psychology Department Commencement Ceremony information! Apply to be the Student Commencement Speaker!

The Department of Psychology Commencement Ceremony will take place on Friday, May 20th at 9:00 am in the Reckord Armory. Tickets are not required, however, students will be limited to bringing 6 guests. A Commencement RSVP Survey will be posted on the blog on Friday 4/8/16 so graduates can provide information as to how many guests plan to attend and any special accommodations required. Please visit http://psychology.umd.edu/undergraduate/commencement-ceremony for more information about commencement.

Student Commencement Speaker
If you had the opportunity to address your fellow graduates at this year's commencement ceremony, what would you say?

Each year the Department of Psychology selects one undergraduate student to deliver a 5-minute speech at its commencement ceremony. The theme of your speech is entirely up to you so long as it in some way reflects the significance of graduating from the University of Maryland with a graduate or undergraduate degree in psychology.

All graduating seniors are encouraged to apply and semifinalists will be selected on the basis of the fit with their theme and their record of academic excellence and outstanding contributions. If you would like to be considered...

Step 1: Prepare your written reply to these two prompts
Why do you believe that you should be selected to represent the graduating class? Consider your record of academic achievements as well as your contribution to the Department, the College, the University and the Community at large. (200 words max)
Provide a summary of the overall message you would like to convey to your fellow graduates. (300 words max)

Step 2: Visit http://ter.ps/PSYCspeaker to submit your proposal by Monday April 18, 2016.
Applicants selected as semifinalists will draft the complete speech and interview with members of the Department of Psychology’s Undergraduate Committee.