The request for granting a posthumous degree must be made in writing by the chair of the deceased student’s academic committee to the Dean of the student’s College and include documentation of the requirement listed about above as well as a …
The Posthumous Degree policies and request form described on this webpage applies to undergraduate and professional students at the UW Seattle campus. Refer to the following links, forms, and policies for UW Bothell, UW Tacoma, and the Graduate School.
The awarding of a posthumous degree by Purdue University requires that the deceased student will have completed: (1) at least 85% of credit hour requirements; and (2) most requirements for the major.
Posthumous Degree Request Form Colorado State University-Pueblo recognizes the profound loss for the family, friends, and the University community when a student dies.
Dec 12, 2009 · To the family of a student who has died, the posthumous bachelor’s degree serves as a significant symbol of closure of their deceased loved one’s life at UF because this degree was the goal of the student, regardless of his or her completed credit hours.
The posthumous nature of the award will be indicated on the diploma and in the student’s official transcript. When a posthumous certificate is awarded, the Registrar’s Office provides the certificate in accordance with CEP’s approved format. (See sample.)
A department desiring to award a degree posthumously should address a letter, approved by the college dean, to the dean of the Graduate School, requesting permission to grant the posthumous degree.
A student who passes away while enrolled and pursuing a degree may be considered for a posthumous degree based on the following criteria: Undergraduate students who have completed 80 hours or two-thirds of their degree requirements may qualify for a posthumous degree.
Posthumous Degree Policy A request to award a posthumous degree may be initiated by the deceased student’s family to the student’s college (contact the Office of the Dean for the appropriate college) or by a representative of the college.
One means of expressing their gratitude for an advanced student's life and work and/or sympathy for the surviving family and friends is to nominate that student for a posthumous degree. The following protocol is designed to allow such an award.