Honorary Degree Nomination Submission Form

By awarding honorary degrees, the University associates itself and its values with individuals remarkable for their achievements, and seeks to inspire students and others to recognize, respect and emulate such persons and such accomplishments.

Nominees should exemplify with distinction elements of the University of Michigan’s mission: to serve the people of Michigan and the world through preeminence in creating, communicating, preserving and applying knowledge, art and academic values, and to develop leaders and citizens who will challenge the present and enrich the future.

An association with the University of Michigan or a relationship of the achievement honored to work that is unique or highly characteristic of Michigan is welcome but in no way necessary for this recognition.

For more information regarding eligibility, visit the Honorary Degree Committee page.

The University’s Honorary Degree Committee meets twice a year, ordinarily in the Fall and Spring.

Questions can be directed to HDnominations@umich.edu or by calling (734) 936-1647.

The nomination deadline for candidates to be considered for the 2024 Spring Commencement Exercises is October 16th by 5pm.

About the Nominee

Is the nominee a U-M alum?

Nominator Information