[Advising] Posthumous Degree Policy Update

Hello All, Please be aware that HOP Policy 5.13 Posthumous Degree<https://www.utsa.edu/hop/chapter5/5.13.html> was recently updated. The major changes are summarized below. * In addition to qualifying after passing away, students can now qualify if diagnosed with a terminal illness (must meet the additional criteria). * Students can now qualify for a posthumous degree if they have completed at least 75% of the requirements (had to be within 15 hours of graduation previously). * Students that do not qualify for a degree may qualify to receive an In-Memoriam Certificate acknowledging their valued membership of the UTSA community (must be in good academic standing). Various offices are reviewing past requests to determine if student may be eligible for a degree or certificate under the new policy, but please feel free to forward any student cases to GraduationHelpDesk@utsa.edu<mailto:GraduationHelpDesk@utsa.edu>. Matt D. Keneson Retention & Graduation Program Coordinator Graduation Help Desk | The University of Texas at San Antonio utsa.edu/GraduationHelpDesk<http://www.utsa.edu/graduationhelpdesk/>