Honorary degrees are awarded to individuals who have achieved unusual distinction in academic pursuits, in the arts, in the professions, in business, in government, in civic affairs, or in service to the University.
a degree conferred to honor the recipient
a distinction, usually conferred as a doctorate, which recognizes an individual's outstanding accomplishments in their field or profession but without the usual academic requirements associated with receiving a degree at that level.
A degree conferred in recognition of achievement, merit or public service and without the recipient having had to fulfill the usual prerequisites for the awarding of the degree.
a degree given as an honour
Degree title (usually a higher doctorate) awarded as an honour not for academic work, but for an outstanding contribution in another field such as entertainment, philanthropy or community work.
a kind of degree awarded by a university to honor worthy candidates; honorary degrees are awarded in recognition of work done by the recipient, but not for academic work; academic work is recognized by what are called "earned" degrees or degrees-in-course.
The award of Doctor of the University which is made in recognition of distinction by the recipient in public service, service to the University, or in recognition of distinguished contribution by the recipient in a field of academic endeavour.