The title emeritus may be provided to retired faculty, or in anticipation of the retirement of a faculty member, effective upon full retirement from the university who have achieved a distinguished record of research, teaching and/or service during their academic careers. The title serves as an honor to the individual and to the university.
Eligibility
Faculty who wish to be considered for this title must:
- Apply within one year before retiring from UCF, or up to five years after retiring from UCF where retiring means the following:
- have met the retirement eligibility criteria for the retirement plan in which they are currently participating (Florida Retirement System Pension Plan, Florida Retirement System Investment Plan, or the State University System Optional Retirement Program)
- Permanent employee at UCF for a minimum of five years immediately prior to retirement; and,
- Have an established record of distinguished performance in teaching, research, scholarship, or other professional achievement including contributions and service to UCF and the UCF community.
Application: Steps, Timeline, and Materials
Step 1: Intent to Nominate or Apply (10/6/26 – 11/6/26)
- Submit the INTENT TO NOMINATE: Emeritus, Pegasus Professor, and Reach for the Stars by 11/6/26.
- If you intend to nominate for multiple awards or candidates complete a separate submission for each nomination.
Step 2: Candidate Packet Build (11/2/26 – 12/7/26)
- Build and submit the application package in Faculty Insight. Submission Deadline: 12/7/26
- Application Materials
- Information form: including specific title sought by the nominee, advocate information, nominee cell phone number, and additional general information.
- A one-page summary of accomplishments to support the distinguished professional
contributions and university activities while at UCF. - Current curriculum vitae.
Step 3: Unit Review and Vote (12/7/26 – 12/18/26)
Step 4: Chair/Director/Unit-Head Letter of Support (12/19/26 – 1/8/27)
- Letter of support.
- Other supporting information.
- Nominee’s retirement date or intended date of retirement.
Step 5: Dean or Vice-President submission (1/9/27 – 1/15/27)
Step 6: University Committee Review (1/16/27 – 2/1/27)
Step 7: Provost Review (2/2/27 – 2/15/27)
Step 8: President Review (2/16/27 – 3/1/27)
Step 9: Administrative Verification (3/1/27 – 3/5/27)
Step 10: Notification (TBD)