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When a currently enrolled student passes away before fulfilling degree requirements, the accomplishments of the student may be recognized posthumously as a gesture of benevolence to the student’s family.
Posthumous Degree - Awarded when a deceased student was nearing completion of a degree, diploma, or certificate program.
REQUIREMENTS
- The student was currently enrolled at SCC at the time of death.
- The student completed at least 75% of the required courses
- The student was in good academic and financial standing with the College.
A member of the College’s faculty or staff, or a family member of the deceased student may request consideration for posthumous recognition. The request should be made in writing to the Vice President of Student Services. Written permission from the family of the student must be submitted with the request. The request will be evaluated to determine whether the deceased student meets the requirements for a posthumous degree.
Once eligibility is verified, the request will be submitted to the Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs for recommendation of approval to the President. At the President’s discretion, a formal request for approval will be presented to the SCC Board of Trustees.
The awarding of a posthumous degree will not be posted on the student’s official transcript. Posthumous recognition will be awarded to the deceased student at a time and place to be determined by the College administration.
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