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 2025

IMPORTANT DATES TO NOTE ON YOUR CALENDAR 

Since commencement will be held earlier in May than in previous years, this timeline is tentative and SUBJECT TO CHANGE.  Deadlines could be sooner. 

Friday, April 4, 2025 by 5 p.m. Application form due
Wednesday, April 9, 2025 after 5 p.m. Students will be notified if they have been invited to present their speech to the selection committee. Selected finalists will be called to schedule a
10-minute interview appointment.

Tuesday, April 22 @ 3-4:30 p.m.

 Interviews: Those selected will interview and make their speech presentation to the Valedictory Selection Committee on this date during a 10-minute virtual appointment.
Tuesday, April 22 by 5 p.m. One student speaker will be selected.

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

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