Student Speaker Application

We will be holding our Spring Candlelight Ceremony on the Main Oval on Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 9 pm. During the event, you will hear remarks from Ohio State administration. Two student speakers will be selected through an application and audition process to address the crowd to share and reflect on their Ohio State experience for graduates, family and friends in attendance.  

The Spring Candlelight speaker application will open March 23, 2026 and close April 6, 2026 at midnight.

Apply for the Spring Candlelight Speaker

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Annie Maxwell at maxwell.515@osu.edu.