The Office of the Provost is now accepting nominations of candidates for honorary doctoral degrees at WVU to be awarded at Commencement ceremonies in May 2026.
Nomination packets are due to the Office of the Provost by Oct. 3.
The Provost invites faculty, staff, students and alumni to consider nominating exceptional people who have made outstanding contributions to their field and society. We are looking for a robust pool of candidates that includes people who represent a range of ideas, expertise and lived experiences.
The honorary degree is the highest distinction WVU bestows. Nominees are evaluated on the basis of three criteria and need only meet one criterion to be eligible to receive an honorary degree.
The criteria are one or more of the following:
• Having attained national/international preeminence in their field.
• Having provided distinguished and preeminent leadership in society.
• Having a sustained record of extraordinary philanthropy to WVU and/or having supported the University substantially in various ways.
Specific questions or concerns can be directed to Tamira Smith at 304-293-5701 or Tamira.Smith@mail.wvu.edu.