Students prepared for graduation in December 2024, May or August 2025 with a minimum GPA 3.80 may apply to be selected as the Detroit Mercy 2025 Valedictorian.
While the tradition of valedictorians calls for academic excellence and instructional involvement, the role also calls for a graduate who has a meaningful message. Other important characteristics of Detroit Mercy’s Valedictorian include:
- Well-rounded
- Strong leadership skills
- Organized
- Team player
- Excellent writing and speaking skills
- Flexible
- Versatile
- Sensitive towards others
- Able to accept constructive criticism
- Able to meet deadlines
The deadline for submitting your application and nomination(s) is Monday, March 3. There will be no exceptions to the submission date.
If you are a December 2024 graduate or have applied for graduation in May/August 2025 and have a minimum GPA of 3.30, you may also be interested in membership in Kappa Gamma Pi (KGP), a national Catholic graduate honor society. A Detroit Mercy nominee must be:
- Completing sufficient coursework to have attained a point-standing required for graduation with honors.
- A leader in extracurricular on-campus or off-campus groups and activities; a volunteer for college, community or faith-based service projects.
- One of not more than 15% of the students being graduated from your institution during the current academic year.
- Willing to accept membership, knowing the responsibility for continued individual leadership in faith-based, civic and Kappa-sponsored activity that membership implies.
If you meet the above criteria and are interested in membership, please complete the online Kappa Gamma Pi membership form.
Your application and $75 fee must be received NO LATER than Friday, February 21.
Once you are a member of KGP, you will be eligible to apply for the 2025 Kappa Gamma Pi Cornaro Pi Scholarship for Graduate Studies. Two recipients will receive $3,500.00 each to be applied as needed for graduate expenses at any accredited college or university. This is a non-renewable grant.
For additional information about the Kappa Gamma Pi Organization, click HERE!