The nomination period for honorary degrees is in early fall and is open to the Dartmouth community. The call for nominations is made via e-mail and electronic announcements to all faculty, staff and members of the graduating class. Nominations must be submitted via the Honorary Degree Nominating Form. Nominees should:

• Have made and/or be expected to make significant contributions to a field or to society in general
• Serve as role models for the graduating class
• Include individuals from historically underrepresented and marginalized groups (women, individuals with non-cisgender identities, people of color, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, etc.)
• Represent a wide range of interests and fields

All nominations are registered in a database maintained by the Office of the President and are reviewed by the Council on Honorary Degrees. The nomination process is confidential.