The Class President is among the highest honours a student in the Faculty of Social Sciences can achieve. It symbolizes years of dedication, academic excellence, and leadership. More than just a recognition of grades, it represents perseverance, resilience, and the ability to inspire others.
Overview
- Three graduating Social Sciences students will be selected to speak for the entire Social Science graduating class for the June convocation.
- Open to all graduating full-time and part-time graduate and undergraduate students in good standing.
- The Class President will write and deliver an address (no longer than five minutes) to fellow graduates, faculty, honoured guests, family and friends attending the convocation ceremony.
- Students may nominate themselves.
Application Process
Application Deadline: Midnight, March 31, 2025
1. Complete the “Class President Nomination Form 2025” between February 18 and March 31. Nominees need:
- Names and emails of five members of the graduating class of the Faculty of Social Sciences. The students do not need to be in the same program of study. Please note that nominators will be contacted via email to confirm their nominations
- The name of a professor that supports their nomination. The professor can be full-time or part-time professor.
- 200-300 word submission written to support the Class President Nomination Form. This written piece should explain why you are an excellent representative of the graduating class.
- Proof of submission of the “Application for graduation”. You will receive a confirmation email, which you can save as a PDF or screenshot.
2. Write a Class President speech. Each candidate is invited to prepare an original and impactful speech to be delivered at the Graduation Ceremony in June. The speech should be 4 to 5 minutes long. Speeches must be submitted to [email protected]by March 31, 2025, at midnight. Please note that minor adjustments may be made after submission.
Successful candidates will be contacted during the week of April 25, 2025.