Honorary Degree Committee
Nomination Submission

Please see the honorary degree criteria, guidelines, and eligibility before making a nomination. You may use the web form below to submit your nomination. If you prefer, you may download a MSWord or PDF version of the form, complete it, and e-mail, fax or mail to:

Homer Rose
Assistant Dean for Academic Programs
Horace H. Rackham School of Graduate Studies
1120 Rackham
915 East Washington Street
Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109-1070
Phone: (734) 764-4400
Fax: (734) 763-2447
Email: hcrosejr@umich.edu

Questions can be directed to HDnominations@umich.edu or by calling (734) 764-4400.

Nomination Deadlines

Nominations may be submitted at any time. The University’s Honorary Degree Committee meets twice a year, ordinarily in November and April. Nominations to be considered at the November meeting should be submitted no later than the last working day in September. Nominations to be considered at the April meeting should be submitted no later than the last working day in February.

About the Nominee
Name:
Title(s):
Address:
Phone:
E-mail:
Please describe how the nominee has demonstrated distinguished achievement in an activity related to the University's mission of research and scholarship, education, or service (1,000 words or less):
Please tell us if there is a particular reason the nominee should be recognized by U-M, i.e. a relationship with the University or an association of his/her achievement to work that is unique or highly characteristic of Michigan (100 words or less):
Please tell us if the honorary degree would have special meaning to the nominee. If so, please describe in 50 words or less:
Are there any circumstances that the University should be aware of in considering this nomination, which are related to a specific commencement date or a particular situation of the nominee (50 words or less)?
Would this nominee be appropriate to provide a commencement address?
Yes           No
If yes, briefly explain (50 words or less):
Nominator Information
Name:
Title(s):
Address:
Phone:
E-mail: