New non-resident students receive the Undergraduate Dean's award in recognition of academic achievement.

The award for first year students is $20,000 over 4 years:

• $4,000 for the first and second years
• $6,000 for the third and fourth years

The award for transfer students is $10,000 over 2 years:

• $4,000 for the first year
• $6,000 for the second year

Students must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 to qualify for renewal. The Dean's award is intended to offset non-resident tuition and will be rescinded if the student becomes a California resident.