Student Speaker Competition
We invited the Class of 2026 to enter the Student Speaker Competition for a chance to address their classmates, and other members of the GW community, during Commencement on the National Mall—an #OnlyatGW opportunity of a lifetime.
Schools will review the submissions from their students and nominate one to proceed to the public online voting round that will be posted on this page from March 30 to April 12. Any member of the GW community may vote in the online round.
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| Monday, January 26 | Competition opens |
| Sunday, February 22 | Deadline for students to submit videos |
| February 25-March 18 | Schools review entries and select a first-round winner and alternate. |
| March 30-April 12 | Public voting |
| Friday, April 17 | In-person auditions |