Posthumous Degree Policy
This policy establishes guidelines for the process by which a degree may be awarded posthumously in the unfortunate event that a student passes away near the completion of his or her academic program at John Jay College. To recognize the student’s work and as a source of solace for the family, next of kin (including child, parent, spouse, or domestic partner) may request a posthumous degree.
General requirements for posthumous degrees:
- the college must substantiate the student is deceased, usually by obtaining a death certificate from the family,
- the student must have been enrolled in any term within one year of the degree date,
- the student must be in good academic standing,
- the student must have no disciplinary sanctions pending,
- the death must not have been the result of illegal behavior on the part of the student
Please Note: Latin honors are not awarded on posthumous degrees.