Senior Class Marshals are our most committed and thoughtful students.  They serve as the all-university student representatives for graduation.  Marshals also have the unique opportunity to participate in the following experiences:

• Meeting with senior-level University administrators to share and offer feedback on the SU experience
• Engaging in exclusive networking opportunities with alumni and trustees
• Representing the 2015 class at special University–wide events
• Helping to select the 2015 Commencement speaker
• Leading the entire Commencement procession at graduation.

Marshals are distinguished individuals who have excelled during their time at Syracuse, exemplified the spirit of the senior class, understood and experienced Scholarship in Action, and exhibited excellent critical-thinking skills.  The criteria used to determine qualified nominees include: scholarship, academic honors, student organization involvement, campus and community service, and an essay soliciting the student’s suggestions for engaging the SU community in Scholarship in Action.  An online application form, the above-mentioned essay, nominations/recommendations from two SU faculty or staff, and a copy of an official Syracuse University transcript are required.

Applicants MUST be current juniors who will graduate in May of 2015.  Application materials are available online at http://seniormarshal.syr.edu.  The student’s application (and faculty or staff nominations), along with essays and transcripts, must be submitted online by Friday, January 31, 2014.

Please contact the Office of Student Affairs at 443-9153 should you have any questions.