The following Honorary Degree recipients have been recognized by the California State University and Cal Poly Humboldt due to their inspirational character, excellence and extraordinary achievement in significant areas of human endeavor that reflect the objectives and ideals of the California State University, their meritorious and outstanding service to the California State University collectively, the Cal Poly Humboldt campus, the State of California, the United States, or to humanity at large, and/or for their conduct and significant achievements that serve as examples of the California State University’s aspirations for its diverse student body.

These recipients serve as examples to be recognized and honored for their exemplary contributions. The degrees are given by the CSU Board of Trustees in the name of the California State University and in the name of Cal Poly Humboldt.