Retired faculty ranked Associate Professor or higher with at least 15 years of service may be elected to emeritus status. Normally, this designation is given to individuals who have made highly significant and distinctive contributions to the University. Recommendation for such honor is made to the President of the University by the Faculty Status Committee upon recommendation by the Provost. Election to emeritus status is by the Board of Trustees upon recommendation of the President of the University. In some cases, service at another Nazarene college or university may be considered in meeting the minimum year requirement.

Persons elected to emeritus status continue to have the following benefits:

1. Library privileges.
2. A lifetime pass to athletic events.
3. Complimentary Faculty Luncheons.
4. Faculty discounts at the University Bookstore.

In addition they will be:

1. Listed in the University Catalog.
2. Invited to participate in formal academic convocations, including Commencement.
3. Admitted to events to which faculty normally receive courtesy admission.
4. Invited to faculty workshops and retreats.
5. Accorded, to the extent possible, an office or working space on campus.

Emeriti have a great deal to contribute to the ongoing life of the institution. Special course assignments, guest lecturing, faculty mentoring, as well as representing the University at formal events at the discretion of the President, are normal practices.