| Name | Honorary Degree | Year |
|---|---|---|
| George D. Nelson | N/A | 2017 |
| Robert M. Dixon | Doctor of Humane Letters | 2016 |
| Susan B. Hassmiller | Doctor of Humane Letters | 2015 |
| David Hackett Fischer | Doctor of Humane Letters | 2014 |
| John L. Martin | Doctor of Humane Letters | 2013 |
| Dr. Terrence J. MacTaggart | Doctor of Humane Letters | 2012 |
| Douglas J. Brinkley | Doctor of Humane Letters | 2011 |
| Robert L. Woodbury (deceased) | Doctor of Humane Letters | 2010 |
| Lewis P. Turco | Doctor of Humane Letters | 2009 |
| Virginia S. Pinkham (deceased) | Doctor of Humane Letters | 2008 |
| Norman L. Fournier | Doctor of Humane Letters | 2007 |
| Marie-Anne Gauvin (deceased) | Doctor of Humane Letters | 2006 |
| The Right Honourable Beverley McLachlin, P.C. | Doctor of Humane Letters | 2005 |
| Neil G. Welliver (deceased) | Doctor of Humane Letters | 2004 |
| James D. Irving | Doctor of Humane Letters | 2003 |
| Duane (Buzz) Fitzgerald | Doctor of Humane Letters | 2002 |
| Donald E. Nicoll | Doctor of Humane Letters | 2001 |
| Joseph W. Mayo (deceased) | Doctor of Humane Letters | 2000 |
| Harvey J. Berman | Doctor of Humane Letters | 2000 |
| Mark D. Gearan | Doctor of Humane Letters | 1999 |
| Frank Garfunkel | Doctor of Humane Letters | 1998 |
| Normand F. Carrier | Doctor of Letters | 1996 |
| Beatrice Craig | Doctor of Letters | 1995 |
| Marion K. Stocking | Doctor of Letters | 1992 |
| Marcella Belanger-Violette (deceased) | Doctor of Humane Letters | 1991 |
| Antoinine Maillett | Doctor of Letters | 1990 |
| Knut Grotterod | Doctor of Science | 1987 |
| George Mtichell | Doctor of Laws | 1986 |
| Hodding Carter III | Doctor of Letters | 1985 |
| John Glenn | Doctor of Humane Letters | 1983 |
| Thomas S. Pinkham (deceased) | Doctor of Laws | 1981 |
| Archbishop Jean Jadot | Doctor of Humane Letters | 1978 |
| Elmer H. Violette (deceased) | Doctor of Laws | 1974 |
| Vaughn P. Currier (deceased) | Doctor of Science | 1974 |
| Joseph M. Fox (deceased) | Doctor of Pedagogy | 1971 |
