he CALES Dean’s Scholar Program celebrates students who demonstrate exceptional academic achievement each year. By completing 30 or more units across the fall–summer academic year, students can earn recognition for their hard work and dedication to excellence:

• Sage Scholar – Awarded to students who achieve a perfect 4.000 GPA. Honorees receive a sage cord.
• Silver Scholar – Awarded to students who achieve a GPA between 3.500 and 3.999. Honorees receive a silver cord. 

 Annually during Family Weekend, CALES hosts the Dean's Scholar Recognition Ceremony to honor students who have achieved sustained academic excellence in undergraduate degree programs for the previous academic year. The event not only celebrates the hard work of students but also serves to recognize the family and friends who support them.