Cedarbrook University believes that education is the cornerstone of personal and societal progress.
The conferral of an honorary doctorate is a significant recognition at Cedarbrook University. This prestigious award celebrates exceptional achievements in academic and societal realms that reflect the university's core values. Honorary degrees are awarded to individuals whose accomplishments inspire and lead our graduates, exemplifying excellence and high standards.
The Honorary Degrees Committee uses specific criteria when evaluating candidates. Each year, the Committee aims to recommend a diverse group of honorees from various academic disciplines and notable non-academic fields. The selection of recipients aligns with the purpose of the Convocation during which the degrees will be awarded. Ideally, the majority of honorees will fall into the following categories:
The University Secretariat will issue an annual call for nominations to the university community through traditional and innovative communication channels suggested by the Honorary Degrees Committee members.
The University Secretariat will issue an annual call for nominations to the university community through traditional and innovative communication channels suggested by the Honorary Degrees Committee members.
The Honorary Degrees Committee will submit a written report detailing its recommendations to the Senate. This report will be provided to Senate members at least two days before the Ordinary Meeting where it will be discussed.
The names of candidates proposed for honorary degrees will remain confidential until the Senate grants approval and candidates have accepted the honor.
Nominations that lack the following documents will be returned to the nominator:
Honorary degree recipients are invited to deliver the Convocation address, although they may decline. Degrees are not awarded in absentia or posthumously, except in cases where the nominee has accepted the honor and arrangements for its conferral were made before their passing.
The citation for the honorary degree must be concise, lasting no more than three minutes. According to Council Bylaws, each honorary degree recipient will be presented for admission to the degree by the Director or a designated representative.
The Senate has the authority to revoke an honorary degree and all associated rights and privileges. Revocation may occur upon the recommendation of the Honorary Degrees Committee and will require a vote by the Senate.
Upon receiving an honorary doctorate, recipients will be given a degree certificate, presented during the Convocation ceremony or mailed afterward. If a recipient does not receive their certificate within three months post-ceremony, they must inform the university to avoid a replacement fee.
Recipients of awards from the Department for Continuing Education will receive an official certificate from that department.
Electronic copies, PDFs, or scanned versions of certificates cannot be issued.
If a doctorate degree certificate is lost, stolen, or damaged, recipients may order a replacement at a nominal cost. Recipients are permitted to hold only one copy of their certificate at any time; multiple requests cannot be fulfilled.
Cedarbrook University offers an online admission system. Candidates can access the admission application form from the university’s website and submit their completed application along with the required documents via mail. Upon receipt, the Registrar’s office will process the application, ensuring compliance with eligibility criteria. Candidates will be notified via email (if provided in the application) regarding their admission status.