I have been a real estate agent for several years. After adding the post-nominal title ‘Dr.’ to my business cards, website, and email signature, I started noticing a gradual boost in client inquiries. My line of work obviously doesn’t require advanced degrees, or honorary ones, but that small distinction has made a noticeable difference. Clients seem to place more trust in my expertise, and my professional credibility has only grown. Absolutely worth the modest donation.

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-Melissa Gutierrez,

Dr. Honoris Causa

of Social Work

(El Paso, Texas, USA)

Using and Displaying Your Honorary Title​

The honorary degree you will receive is an impressive document ready for framing or displaying in your office or place of work.  It is printed on custom-made parchment paper, includes our golden adhesive seal, and the signature of the President and Secretary of California Enrichment Institute.

As soon as you receive your honorary degree, you may rightfully refer to yourself as an honorary master, doctor or professor, and enjoy the benefits that these titles entail.  When using or displaying your title, these three aspects should always be clear:

1. That the degree is an honorary degree

2. The awarding institute and country of origin (United States)

3. The type of discipline (Religion, Counseling, Metaphysics, etc.)

Here are some examples of how your name can be written to include your honorary title:

John Smith, Dr. Honoris Causa (Advocacy, California Enrichment Institute, USA)

Master H.C. of Spirituality, Whitney Simmons (California Enrichment Institute, USA)

Linda Gonzalez, Honorary Professor of Humanitarianism (LADC  Institute, USA)

The recipient of an honorary degree may add the title post-nominally. In some countries, like the United States, a person who holds an honorary doctorate can use the title "Doctor" before their name, abbreviated "Dr.", in correspondence with the issuing institute.  In other countries, you must always establish the honorary nature of your degree by adding "honorary", "honoris causa" or "h.c." in parenthesis after the degree title. Honorary titles may be used outside of the academic field as long as it is made clear that they are not professional designations.  Moreover, an honorary title should never be deceptively similar to a professional title in the judgment of an average observer, as this can constitute false designation.      

As long as you abide by these simple guidelines, you may legally refer to yourself as an honorary master, doctor or professor, and take advantage of all the benefits.  We sincerely hope that your honorary title will inspire you to learn, grow, and serve others.

I want to send my warmest thanks to your organization for making this possible for me.  It is an encouragement to continue my work and study, and especially at this stage in my life where I am just getting started in my career, it is very meaningful. It helps me feel a little more confident in my day-to-day life. Again, the certificate is impressive and the honour is  greatly welcomed. Thank you!

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-Jens Fischer

Honorary Doctor

of Metaphysics

(Hamburg, Germany)

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