Forms & Applications
Undergraduate Student Commencement Speaker
A graduating senior will be selected to make a three minute presentation at the Commencement Ceremony. Any senior who is participating in the ceremony may apply. Students who completed their degree requirements in December 2012 may also apply. Your application and presentation will be reviewed by the Speaker Selection Committee for the Class of 2013. The committee will choose five to six finalists and invite those students to deliver their three minute speech before the committee. Those selected must be available to present their speech at this time, please plan accordingly. All speeches must be original works of the student. Speeches submitted to the Committee are done so with the understanding that they may be printed on the Commencement website.
Graduate Student Commencement Speaker
This year the University will be hosting a Commencement Ceremony for Graduate Students. As such, we would like those graduate students who will be completing their academic requirements by May 18 to consider applying to be the Graduate Student Speaker at this Graduate Commencement Ceremony. Any December 2012 or Spring 2013 Master's graduate or Summer 2012, Fall 2012 or Spring 2013 Doctoral graduate, who is participating in the ceremony Saturday, May 18, 2013, may apply. Your application and presentation will be reviewed by the Speaker Selection Committee. The committee will choose five to six finalists and invite those students to deliver their three minute speech before the committee. Those selected must be available to present their speech at this time, please plan accordingly. All speeches must be original works of the student. Speeches submitted to the Committee are done so with the understanding that they may be printed on the Commencement website.
Chancellor's Medal and University's Medal
The Chancellor’s Medal for Student Service is awarded to members of the graduating senior class who have made outstanding contributions to the University (clubs and organizations, campus programs, leadership position, or other activities that improve the quality of life for students at the University of Massachusetts Lowell) during their undergraduate studies in day or online and continuing education programs. While the applicant's entire history will be taken into account, volunteer efforts will be given special consideration in the selection process.
The University’s Medal for Community Service is awarded to University students who have made significant contributions to the public good (volunteer efforts which benefit the greater Lowell community, other communities, or other organizations) and thus have brought credit to themselves, the University and the larger community. Graduating students enrolled in graduate, undergraduate and online and continuing education programs are eligible.
The University of Massachusetts Lowell Hazing Policy is in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Student organizations and individual students found in violation of Massachusetts Hazing Laws will be subject to University Disciplinary Action.
Honor Societies