Penn State - Schreyer Honors College (SHC)

Schreyer Honors College staff are working remotely during standard business hours (Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST). For questions or concerns regarding the first-year admissions process, please email scholars@psu.edu or call (814) 865-2060. Current Scholars with questions or concerns should email SHCAcademics@psu.edu or call (814) 863-2635. Current Scholars may also schedule an appointment online.

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Your Journey As a Scholar Starts Here Apply as a First-Year Student for Fall 2021

December 4 (11:59 PM EST) is the deadline to apply to the Schreyer Honors College for admission for Fall 2021.

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Schreyer Honors College sign at Atherton Hall

Student Achievement Deitrick, Swope win Goldwater Scholarships

Scholars honored with one of nation's top undergraduate awards for STEM fields

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Student Achievement Ava Self receives Astronaut Scholarship

Scholar Ava Self has been recognized with a 2020 Astronaut Scholarship for her research in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

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Scholar Ava Self wins Astronaut Scholarship

Top-Rated Honors Program Schreyer Named One of Nation's Top Public University Honors Programs

Penn State's Schreyer Honors College was one of seven university honors programs to receive a top rating from Public University Honors.

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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 a prestigious 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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58% of ten-year graduates earned an advanced degree

50+ countries visited by Scholars

The Latest from Schreyer News & Events

Schreyer Scholar Navigates Global Challenges While Building Clothing Brand Sep 29, 2020

Stern establishes educational equity scholarship in the Schreyer Honors College Oct 15, 2020
Paterno Fellow Nina Trach named to 2020 Student Homecoming Court Oct 12, 2020
Alumni journalists connect with Schreyer Scholars eyeing the field Oct 8, 2020
Schreyer grant to enhance mechanical engineering undergrad curriculum Oct 5, 2020

Upcoming Events
Important Dates

Sep 28

Multicultural Association of Schreyer Scholars

- 11:59 PM
Virtual

Oct 21

DHFP: Intergenerational Entrepreneurship

6:00 PM- 7:30 PM
ZOOM link will be provided

Oct 27

Metric Theory Information Session

5:00 PM- 6:00 PM
Zoom (Link will be e-mailed prior to event)

Oct 27

DHFP: NSF Center for Health Org Transformation

5:00 PM- 6:30 PM
Zoom link will be provided

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Oct 29

Priority Registration Opens

Nov 1

Thesis Format Review for Fall 2020 Graduates

Nov 8

Thesis Submission Deadline for Fall 2020 Graduates

Nov 13

Medals Ceremony Form Deadline

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As a physician, I hope to unite my enthusiasm for philanthropy and service with my fascination of the human body and how its many diverse systems work together to create a remarkable machine of life.
Taylor Haddad '19 Biobehavioral Health