Pima Graduates celebrate at a Pima graduation ceremony

Commencement Speaker Application

Class of 2026

Calling all Pima Graduates!

Apply to be a Commencement Speaker for the Class of 2026! A committee will choose one graduate to speak at both of Pima’s Commencement ceremonies on May 20. See details on the two ceremonies here.

You are eligible to apply if:

You graduated in summer or fall 2025 or will graduate in spring or summer 2026.
You have earned or will earn an associate degree.

The deadline to apply is April 3.

What are we looking for in a Commencement Speaker? Read about 2025 student speaker Alexandra Maria Belford to get an idea.

Student Commencement Speaker Application

Last name*

First name*

PCC Student ID (e.g., A00123456)*

Address*

City*

State*

ZIP*

Phone Number*

Email address*

What is your program of study?

What degree are you earning? (Please check)
AB AAA
AA AAS
AS AGS

Please describe your community college involvement*

Have you had any Student Code of Conduct violations? If so, please explain and include date(s) if applicable.

Please provide two faculty members' names who will support your application. We will contact them directly.

Faculty Member 1*

Department*

Faculty Member 2*

Department*

In fifty (50) words or less, please write on each of the following topics:

What makes Tucson unique and how its people, cultures and values strengthen the community.*

How your PCC experience has prepared you for your future – career, education, service or general life beyond PCC.*

Write the potential opening of your commencement address to the Class of 2026. You should include a positive and inspirational message.*

* This field is required.