The oldest of the University's Presidential recognition levels, the Presidents Club honors those donors who have achieved a cumulative record of outright gifts totaling $15,000 or more.

Recognition is also given for a pledge of $15,000 payable over a period of five years; an irrevocable transfer of $22,500 or more a pooled income fund gift of $22,500 or more; a signed gift declaration and binding agreement for an intended transfer of $22,500 or more by will; or the purchase of a non-term life insurance policy with a face value of at least $50,000.