Policy Number: I-82
Effective Date: November 14, 2024
Last Reviewed: November 14, 2024
Responsible Dept.: Vice President of Student Affairs & Vice President of Academic & Workforce Solutions
A signed copy of this policy is available in the President’s Office.
Purpose
The purpose of this policy is to establish a consistent process for the awarding of posthumous credentials to eligible students.
Policy
At the request of a parent, guardian, spouse, child, or interested party, posthumous degrees and certificates may be awarded to a student based on the recommendation of the Program Head and Academic Dean. The award must be approved by the Vice President of Student Affairs.
The following criteria must apply at time of death:
- Official enrollment status was “active student.”
- At least 80% of all course requirements for the degree or certificate must have been completed.
- Cumulative grade point average earned for all courses included in the degree or certificate must be 2.0 or higher.
To initiate the request for posthumous award, the requestor should complete the Request for Posthumous Award form (PDF).
