The Student Commencement Speaker must be a member of the current PCC graduating class or certificate completer and submit an audition of their speech to the selection committee. A speech of up to three minutes will be allowed, responding to the prompt below. Graduation is on Friday, June 12, 2026, in Robinson Stadium at 7:00 p.m. The selected speaker must be available for a brief rehearsal the morning of Commencement at 10:00 a.m.

Speech Prompt: How has your journey to and through PCC impacted your life? How does your experience reflect and connect with the PCC student experience?

Procedure for Submission:

Submit this completed application by Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 12 Noon.

Selection Process:

• A selection panel will review the
• Successful candidates may be contacted to participate in an oral audition. Attendance at the audition is mandatory to be eligible for consideration if required.
• Selection will be based on content and presentation.
• The Selection Committee will make the final decision on who will be selected as the student speaker.

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Questions

For questions or further information call 626-585-7385, commencement@pasadena.edu, or come by the Office of Student Life CC-105.