The Outstanding Alumni Award, presented at the commencement ceremony, recognizes and honors an accomplished Strayer University graduate who has demonstrated exceptional leadership in his or her professional, public or personal life. 

To be considered, applicants must have earned a Strayer University bachelor's or master’s degree. 

The Outstanding Alumni Award selection committee will determine award winners based on the following criteria: 

Recognized contributions to his/her profession

Significant community contribution Outstanding leadership or humanitarian qualities

Unique personal experiences 

Individuals are encouraged to self-apply or may be nominated for the award. To be considered, the Outstanding Alumni Award form must be completed in its entirety and submitted no later than the application due date.

Due to COVID-19, the award recipient is not required to be present at the commencement ceremony to accept the award.

To see a schedule of commencement ceremonies, visit　 http://commencement.strayer.edu. Application deadlines are listed.　Please be mindful of the award application deadlines as the due dates are firm and cannot be extended.