Butler University Honorary Degree Policy and Procedure

The University's conferral of an honorary degree provides the University with an opportunity to recognize an individual who has lived a life of extraordinary accomplishment, distinguished service, and significant contribution to the University, to society, and/or to the world. An honorary degree is awarded to an individual who has demonstrated throughout his or her career and service a commitment to the highest standards of excellence, integrity, and concern for the public good. The honorary degree recipient is an individual whose personal qualities and values are consistent with those espoused by the University for its graduates. Honorary degree recipients should be "uncommonly meritorious" individuals worthy of respect and emulation.

Read the full text of the Honorary Degree Policy and Procedure.

Nominating Candidates for an Honorary Degree

Letters of nomination must be submitted to the Committee through the Office of the President at any time and by any individual affiliated with the University (faculty, administration, staff, students, alumni and trustees).

Please address the letter of nomination to:

The Honorary Degree Committee
c/o Office of the President
Butler University
4600 Sunset Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46208-3487

In addition, the nominator must complete the following online Honorary Degree Nomination Form.

Honorary Degree Nomination Form

After submitting the nomination form, the Honorary Degree Committee may request additional information from the Nominator.