Penn State - Schreyer Honors College (SHC)

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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300 incoming first-year Scholars

17,000+ living Scholar alumni

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

Sending a 'We Are!' to these Penn Staters — June 1 Jun 1, 2026
New graduate makes philanthropic gift to Penn State Smeal College of Business May 26, 2026
Students Teaching Students seeks undergraduate instructors May 26, 2026
2026 Penn State alumna to study French in Senegal using Boren Fellowship May 26, 2026

Upcoming Events

Aug 18

Books with the Dean: Murder on the Orient Express

Aug 26

Books with the Dean: The Anxious Achiever

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Academic Deadlines

Jun 19

Graduation Activation

Jul 10

Thesis Format Review for Summer 2026 Graduates

Jul 13

Thesis Proposal Due for Summer 2027 Graduates

Jul 17

Thesis Submission Deadline for Summer 2026 Graduates

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Schreyer gave me a really good resource and community. There’s 300 people in the exact same position I was in. It’s made Penn State a lot smaller and a lot more manageable.
Rucha Bhide ' 18 Industrial Engineering