3.86.2 Nomination/Approval Process
Anyone may identify a candidate for a posthumous degree, but the recommendation must be made by the Dean of the appropriate College/School for consideration to begin the formal process. The Dean of the College/School in which the student was enrolled will recommend the candidate for a posthumous degree in the form of a formal written request to the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs (VPAA). The request must include the name and ID number of the student, the degree to be awarded, and the recommended semester for degree conferral. If supported by the Provost/VPAA, he/she will submit the recommendation to the President of the University. If supported by the President and approved by the Board of Curators:
- The President will notify the Registrar's Office to begin the process for degree awarding.
- The Registrar's Office will notify the Provost for Commencement arrangements.
- The Provost will inform the family of the University's decision and desire to recognize their student with this honor. If the family desires to represent the student and receive the diploma at the Commencement, the Provost/President will make the award.
- The statement "awarded posthumously" will be printed on the student's academic record, but not on the diploma.
Effective Date
Approved by Board of Curators: January 15, 2026