We offer a posthumous degree in these situations (honorary has some specific connotations and processes on our campus and usually reserved for what is essentially prior learning assessment at the doctoral level). For a posthumous degree we require that the student completed 2/3 of the total credits required for the credential. It gets submitted by the department approved by the provost and presented to the faculty senate when we present our honorary and other candidates for their approval.
We also allow a family member to receive the degree on the students behalf.
T
Tony Campeau
Registrar
Montana State University
406.994.2604
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From: MACRAO Listserv [mailto:MACRAO@LISTSERV.GFCMSU.EDU] On Behalf Of Charity Walters
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Subject: Honorary Bachelor Degree?
So I have a fun one to figure out (hopefully with your help!)
Last year one of our students passed away in a car accident. He was very involved with the University and would have graduated in the upcoming Spring 2017 ceremony; as such the parents are hoping an honorary bachelor’s degree could be awarded at the ceremony in his honor.
Has anyone in the MUS system ever awarded an honorary bachelor degree and what steps did you go through to have it approved. I’ve looked on the MUS website and find information about UM and MSU being able to award honorary doctorates, but nothing about the affiliates or situations like this one. Anyone have experience with this type of situation and would be willing to share? Your thoughts are appreciated.
Charity
Charity Walters| Registrar and Director of Institutional Research | The University of Montana Western | 710 South Atlantic Street | Dillon, Montana 59725 |
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