Honorary Degree Nomination Process at UDC
The University of the District of Columbia, Office of the Chief Academic Officer, is pleased to announce the call for honorary degree nominations for the May 2027 commencement exercise. The awarding of honorary degrees is the highest distinction that the university bestows on individuals of significant impact on the institution and local and/or global communities.
The electronic portal for nominations will be open from July 1 to Sept. 15. Honorary degree selections will be announced in November. Selection of honorary degree recipients is guided by DCMR, Section 315 regulations as outlined below.
Please note that self-nominations are not allowed.
315 Honorary Degrees
315.1 Honorary degrees may be awarded by the Board, in accordance with the provisions of this section.
315.2 Board action on honorary degrees shall be upon recommendation of the President. The President shall consult with the Faculty Senate before making a recommendation to the Board.
315.3 Board approval of a recommendation for award of an honorary degree shall require an affirmative vote of three-fourths (3/4) of the members present at the meeting of the Board following the meeting at which the recommendation was made.
315.4 Honorary degrees shall not be awarded to members of the Board or to active employees of the University.
315.5 Honorary degrees shall not be awarded to former employees of the University until eleven (11) months or more after the date of separation of the employee.
315.6 No more than three (3) honorary degrees shall be awarded in a single ceremony.