Call for Honorary Degree Nominations by January 22nd, 2025.
The Syracuse University Senate invites nominations of candidates to receive honorary degrees at the 2025, 2026, and 2027 Commencement ceremonies.
- Nominations are due January 22nd, 2025.
- Nominations should be submitted to Professor Brice Nordquist (banordqu@syr.edu), Chair of the Senate Agenda Committee.
- Nomination packets must include:
- the Honorary Degrees Nomination Form 2024-25
- a statement explaining the basis for honoring the individual and referring to the selection criteria whenever possible
- vita (resume or a list of the candidate’s professional history and contributions)
- at least two letters of support that attest to the eminence of the candidate (if one of the support letters is not from the dean of the relevant school or college, the dean will be consulted to confirm they are aware of and concur with the nomination)
Supplemental materials may include, for example, information and writings that attest to the eminence of the candidate.
Note: please strive for brevity and limit the packet to eight pages, excluding the CV
- Process:
- The Senate Committee on Honorary Degrees will review all nominations and recommend final candidates to the full Senate.
- The Senate will approve nominations and forwards them to the Chancellor.
- The Chancellor will invite candidates.
Only candidates who are able to come to Syracuse to receive an Honorary Degree may have such a degree conferred.
Note: Candidates who have been approved, but are unable to come to Syracuse, may be deferred for one (1) year. After that time, the candidates can be re-nominated.
The nomination form is available above.