The Committee for Honorary Degrees is responsible for recommending to the Governing Council the conferral of honorary degrees upon individuals whose accomplishments are of such excellence that they provide inspiration and leadership to the graduates of the University, and who, by their presence, bring honour and distinction to the institution.
Call for Honorary Degree Nominations for 2027
Honorary Degree Recipients 2026
U of T recognizes 9 academic, business, and community leaders.
Secretary to the Committee for Honorary Degrees
Ms Lauren Turner
Phone: 416-978-8427
Email: honorary.degrees@utoronto.ca
Documents
- Meeting Schedule
- Terms of Reference
- Membership
- Guidelines for the Committee for Honorary Degrees
- Instructions for Honorary Degree Nominations
- Honorary Degree Nomination Form (fillable pdf)
- FAQs
- List of Honorary Degree Recipients, Alphabetical Order
- List of Honorary Degree Recipients, Chronological Order