Selection Process:
2025 Spring nominations for Valedictorian are now open! Deadline to submit is March 5th, 2025 at 11:59PM.
PLEASE NOTE:
– All nomination packages are due to a nominee’s faculty office, not the MSU office / website
– Please review the nomination package for specific faculty submission instructions
Download the Valedictorian application package:
Valedictorian applications are an excellent opportunity for graduating (undergraduate or graduate) students to nominate a fellow graduating student who best represents the student community at McMaster University. Valedictorians will demonstrate high leadership and communication skills. In addition, and pursuant to the selection policy, applications will be evaluated on such factors as personal achievement and community outreach. Valedictorians will deliver their speech (no longer than two minutes) to the convocation in which they graduate. Attendees will include graduating students, faculty, honoured guests, family, and friends.