HONORARY DOCTORATE DEGREE
A beacon of recognition, illuminating extraordinary impact
FOR BROTHERS & SISTERS
AROUND THE GLOBE WHO LIGHT A CANDLE IN THE WAY OF OTHERS, WHO ILLUMINATE THE GLOBE & PUSH THE HUMAN RACE FORWARD.
What is an Honorary Degree?
An honorary degree is a special academic recognition granted by a university or similar institution, where the typical requirements for earning a degree are waived. This gesture is often a way of showing appreciation for a remarkable individual's notable achievements in a specific field or their significant contributions to society as a whole. Sometimes, universities may award honorary degrees to guest speakers during graduation ceremonies. However, it's important to note that these degrees do not hold the same professional status as regular earned doctorate degrees and should not be misrepresented as such when seeking employment.
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At Catholic Open University, Honorary Doctorate Degrees serve as the highest form of acknowledgment for exceptional and distinguished contributions to scholarship, creativity, leadership, as well as humanitarian or public service. These individuals serve as exemplary models at the state, national, or even international level, reflecting the broader mission of the university.
WARNING
Please be advised that Honorary Doctorates are awarded based strictly on merit and are never available for purchase. Any organization or individual requesting payment in exchange for an honorary doctorate is engaging in fraudulent activity.
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At the Catholic Open University, Honorary Doctorate Degrees are conferred free of charge, with no conditions or compensation required. Applicants may apply for the honorary doctorate at no cost, following the completion of their registration with the university.
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To become affiliated with the Catholic Open University, applicants must complete the form available on the "Apply Now" page. The application will be thoroughly reviewed, and if the applicant meets the required criteria, they will be accepted. Only upon acceptance will the applicant be required to pay a registration affiliation fee of $814. This fee is entirely unrelated to the issuance of the honorary degree, which remains free. It covers the administrative costs associated with the registration process.
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The purpose of the Catholic Open University’s Honorary Doctorate is to recognize and honor individuals whose professional achievements and dedication have made significant contributions to the advancement of humanity.
In the annals of knowledge, be it known far and wide, that the hallowed halls of Catholic Open University resound with an unwavering decree: Never, in any form or guise, shall they entreat for lucre or alms.
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Beware, ye seekers of wisdom, for in the shadowy realm of deceit, there lie unscrupulous beings who, like phantoms, dare to solicit coin in exchange for a title bestowed in honor. Verily, they are but purveyors of falsehood and fraud! For the sacrosanct Honorary Doctorate Degrees, blessed by the hands of eminence, were never destined to be bartered or vended.
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Behold, the grand vision of COU's Honorary Doctorate, an ethereal tribute to those valiant souls who walk amongst us, adorned with the mantle of heroes. They, the architects of progress, who propel the very essence of humanity forward in their chosen domains, shall be exalted and recognized with utmost reverence.
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So let it be etched in the tapestry of time, that the Catholic Open University, a beacon of enlightenment, stands resolute in its commitment to honor, virtue, and truth, never to bow to the temptations of avarice or deceit. For the pursuit of knowledge, noble and unyielding, shall forever be their guiding light, illuminating the path to greatness for all.
