4.65 POSTHUMOUS RECOGNITION

Effective: August 15, 2024

Purpose: The purpose of this policy is to provide a means of honoring and recognizing students who have passed away before fulfilling the requirements for their degree.

Scope: This policy applies to all University students campus wide.

Responsible Office: Academic Affairs

Policy Statement: If a student passes away and does not fulfill the requirements for a posthumous degree, they may be eligible for "Baccalaureate Recognition" or "Graduate Student Recognition." Nominations for such recognition can be submitted by faculty, staff, or family members to the Vice President for Academic Affairs or the University Registrar no later than the end of the subsequent semester.

To be considered for Baccalaureate or Graduate Student Recognition, the following criteria must be met:

• The student must have declared a major.
• The student must have been enrolled or pre-enrolled for the next semester.
• The student must have been in good academic standing.
• The student must have had no outstanding obligations to the university.

If approved, it will be indicated on the transcript and diploma that the student received either "Baccalaureate Recognition" or "Graduate Student Recognition."

Definitions: All words and phrases shall be interpreted utilizing their plain meanings unless otherwise defined in another University or Board of Regents policy or by statute or regulation.

Procedures: All procedures linked and related to the policies above shall have the full force and effect of policy if said procedures have first been properly approved by the University’s administrator in charge of Academic Affairs.

[Academic Affairs procedures - coming soon]

Related Policy Information: [coming soon]