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Through the Years History & Traditions

Learn about the rich history of the Schreyer Honors College — with stories and milestones that build upon what Penn State has done for nearly two centuries.

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What Sets Us Apart The Schreyer Advantage

Receive an outstanding honors education at a top-tier public research university. Supercharge your education at Penn State and become a Scholar in the Schreyer Honors College.

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A Community of Inspired Leaders

Learn about how our Scholars live, learn, and lead in the classroom, their communities, and around the world.

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$7.4M+ in grants and scholarships awarded to Scholars

300+ honors courses taught by leading faculty

The Latest from Schreyer News & Events

Schreyer Scholar Victoria Vanriele running for Penn State's track and field team

Scholar and Track Star Serving as a Resource for Young Athletes August 17, 2021

Penn State students explore Portugal’s vibrant culture and politics Apr 23, 2024
Jenna Seigworth selected as John Roe Sustainability Impact Awardee Apr 19, 2024
Engineering science major pilots new undergraduate concentrations Apr 17, 2024
Liberal Arts students embed themselves in Korean culture Apr 15, 2024

Upcoming Events

Apr 24

Donuts with the Dean

Apr 24

Books with the Dean: Leadership Session

May 3

Schreyer Honors College Spring 2024 Medals Ceremony

May 9

Schreyer Honors College Meet the Dean Reception - Boston, MA

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Academic Deadlines

Apr 27

Spring 2024 Classes End

Apr 30

Medals Ceremony Registration Deadline

May 14

Summer 2024 Classes Begin

Jun 15

Graduation Activation

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My thesis is a creative thesis. I'm writing a feature-length screenplay for a movie. As a film major, having a finished screenplay that you can take to different companies is really a strong selling point that most people don't have coming out of college.
Joseph Abraham ' 20 Film and Video, Statistics