Nominations | Commencement

Nominate candidates who merit special recognition with an honorary degree from Adelphi for outstanding achievement or leadership in a field or activity consistent with the University’s ideals.

Please complete this form to nominate a candidate you believe to be appropriate to receive this honor at a future Commencement ceremony, indicating in your nomination whether you are also recommending them as a Commencement speaker. Submissions must be received before November 1, 2026 to be considered for Adelphi’s May 2027 Commencement.

Nominee's Name(Required)

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Nominee's Achievements(Required)

Please provide detailed description of the nominee's achievements and why they merit this honor.

Why Honor this Nominee?(Required)

Why is it particularly fitting for Adelphi University to honor this nominee?

Degree Significance(Required)

Would an honorary degree from Adelphi University have any special significance for this nominee?

Student Significance(Required)

What special significance does this nominee have for our graduating students?

Video or Audio Recording

Honorary Degree recipients at Adelphi University's Commencement exercises are often chosen to also be the Commencement speaker. Please input into this form a video or audio recording of the nominee speaking publicly.

Max. file size: 195 MB.

For information on criteria and the selection process, visit the Honorary Degree Policy page on our website.

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Honorary Degree Candidate Nominations