Each fall, the University community is invited to nominate outstanding individuals for the Honorary Doctorate Degree. Successful candidates will meet one of the listed criteria. Many nominees meet several of these criteria, but note that a nominee only need meet one criterion to be nominated for and to receive an honorary degree. Current employees of West Virginia University are not eligible to receive Honorary Degrees.
The nominee has attained national/international preeminence in their field.
The nominee has provided distinguished and preeminent leadership in society.
The nominee has a sustained record of extraordinary philanthropy to West Virginia University, and/or has supported the University substantially in various ways.
Nomination forms can be found on our website.
Please submit nominations by October 5th to:
Lory Osborn
Room 206 Stewart Hall