Valedictory Speaker

Students who apply for graduation and have a cumulative 3.5 GPA or higher are invited to apply to be the valedictory speaker.  

Eligible honors graduates will receive an email in mid-semester inviting them to submit a Valedictory Speaker Application Form along with their speech. 

Eligibility Criteria for Valedictory Speaker Candidates:

  • 3.5 cumulative GPA or higher at the time of application.
  • Strong extracurricular involvement/volunteerism/work experience/other.
  • Strong leadership skills/abilities.
  • Ability to effectively convey educational and other relevant experiences both in writing and verbally.
  • The majority of the units must have been completed at Napa Valley College.

VALEDICTORY SPEAKER APPLICATION FORM 2026

COMMENCEMENT 2026 TIMELINE 

Please note these April dates on your calendar. Dates are subject to change and could be sooner.

Friday, April 3
by 5 p.m.

 Application packet due

Monday, April 6
before end of the day

 Students will be notified if they have been invited to present their speech to the selection committee. Selected finalists will be called to select a
10-minute interview appointment.

Wednesday, April 8
between 10-12 noon

 Interviews: Those selected will interview and make their speech presentation to the Valedictory Speaker Selection Committee on this date during a 10-minute in-person interview.
Thursday, April 9 Valedictory Speaker(s) will be selected and notified.

Please contact the Office of Student Affairs at (707) 256-7362 if you have any questions about this process.

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