Purpose

This policy outlines the procedure for request and obtainment of a posthumous degree in the event that a Lindenwood student becomes deceased.

Scope

This policy applies to undergraduate Lindenwood students.

Policy

In the event of a student's untimely death, the university may grant a posthumous degree if the following criteria are met.

Undergraduate students

Eligibility

• The student had reached senior status and had completed at least 50% of the major requirements.
• The student was in good standing with a cumulative GPA of 2.00 or higher.
• The student had no pending disciplinary sanctions.
• The academic college in which the student was enrolled recommends the awarding of a posthumous degree.

Procedure

• Anyone can request a deceased student be considered for a posthumous degree. It is recommended that this request be made within two years of the student’s passing.
• Once a request has been made, the student’s academic college dean and department faculty will review the student’s eligibility. If the college representatives determine that the student is eligible for a posthumous degree, the recommendation will be forwarded to the Provost.
• If approved, the Provost will direct the Registrar to award the degree and request a diploma to be sent to the next of kin.
• The statement “Awarded Posthumously” will be printed on both the student’s transcript and the diploma.

Please direct any questions about this policy to the Office of the Registrar.