Nomination deadlines for honorary degrees and emeriti
January 15, 2021
The deadline for Commencement 2022 honorary degree nominations has been extended to March 19, 2021.
Honorary degree nominations for Commencement 2022 — deadline extended to March 19, 2021
Honorary degree recipients are selected one year in advance of awarding the degree. Nominations may be submitted to the Office of the Provost at any time during the year. Once a letter of nomination is received in the Provost's Office, a file for the candidate is constructed. Each candidate file should contain an initial letter of nomination and a minimum of three or four letters supporting the nomination. The person submitting the initial letter of nomination should also include a curriculum vitae or biography for the candidate. Honorary degree nominations for Commencement 2022 must be received by March 19, 2021.
To see the nomination form, guidelines and regulations, please visit the UAF Office of the Provost’s website here.
Emeriti nominations for Commencement 2021 — due Jan. 29, 2021.
Emeriti nominations for Commencement 2021 must be received by Jan. 29, 2021. Nominations for emeritus professor may originate from the dean or director with a support letter from senior faculty or from faculty working through the unit peer review committee. A confirmation of retirement/resignation in a form of official letter is also required.
To see nomination guidelines and regulations, please visit the UAF Office of the Provost’s website here.