Eligibility requirements

Nominees for valedictorian:

• must be graduating from a degree program on the UNB Fredericton campus;
• must be eligible to graduate at Encaenia and have completed their application to graduate;
• must have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.5 in their last 60 credit hours;
• should demonstrate involvement in campus and/or community activities; and
• should have strong public speaking skills

Nomination process

There are four required elements to a nomination:

1. Nominating application: If a student is being nominated by someone else, the nominee must also complete this application. If you are nominating a student, please ensure they also complete this application prior to the deadline.

Valedictorian candidates should be prepared to respond to these questions on the online application:

• Tell us a highlight of your time at UNB. Is there an experience or memory that stands out; something that you will always remember? Why does it stand out?
• The valedictorian will be speaking to students from all faculties. Why do you feel you are a good representative for the entire graduating class?

2. Resume: Nominees should submit a resume outlining campus and community involvement while attending UNB.

3. Video: Nominees must submit a video of no more than 2 minutes in length to answer this question: If you were selected as the Valedictorian for your ceremony, what are some of the messages or thoughts that you would like to say to your graduating class members?

Tips for filming your video:

• Choose a quiet space; smaller is better (don’t film outside)
• Natural light is best; face a window if you can
• Sit 2-3 feet from your device to ensure good audio

4. Two letters of recommendation

• one from a faculty member (current/former professor, instructor, dean, assistant dean)
• one from a fellow graduating student

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Resumes, videos and letters should be sent to valedictorian.fredericton@unb.ca.

The deadline to submit applications, resumes, videos, and letters is Monday, March 30, 2026.

Nominations will only be considered when all four (4) required elements are complete.

If you have questions that were not addressed above, please do not hesitate to contact valedictorian.fredericton@unb.ca.

Nomination form

Eligibility requirements

Nominees for valedictorian:

• must be graduating from a degree program on the UNB Saint John campus;
• must be eligible to graduate at Spring Convocation and have completed their application to graduate;
• must have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.5 in their last 60 credit hours;
• should demonstrate involvement in campus and/or community activities; and
• should have strong public speaking skills

Nomination process

There are four required elements to a nomination:

1. Nominating application: If a student is being nominated by someone else, the nominee must also complete this application. If you are nominating a student, please ensure they also complete this application prior to the deadline.

Valedictorian candidates should be prepared to respond to these questions on the online application:

• Tell us a highlight of your time at UNB. Is there an experience or memory that stands out; something that you will always remember? Why does it stand out?
• The valedictorian will be speaking to students from all faculties. Why do you feel you are a good representative for the entire graduating class?

2. Resume: Nominees should submit a resume outlining campus and community involvement while attending UNB.

3. Video: Nominees must submit a video of no more than 2 minutes in length to answer this question: If you were selected as the Valedictorian for your ceremony, what are some of the messages or thoughts that you would like to say to your graduating class members?

Tips for filming your video:

• Choose a quiet space; smaller is better (don't film outside);
• Natural light is best; face a window if you can
• Sit 2-3 feet from your device to ensure good audio

4. Two letters of recommendation:

• one from a faculty member (current/former professor, instructor, dean, assistant dean)
• one from a fellow graduating student

Resumes, videos and letters should be sent to valedictorian@unb.ca.

The deadline to submit applications, resumes, videos, and letters is Monday, March 30, 2026.

Nominations will only be considered when all four (4) required elements are complete.

If you have questions that were not addressed above, please do not hesitate to contact valedictorian@unb.ca.

Nomination form