Penn State - Schreyer Honors College (SHC)

Leading the Way 25th Anniversary Celebration

Join the Schreyer Honors College in celebrating 25 years as a leader in honors education.

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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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3.80 average GPA of 2020-21 Schreyer graduates

300 incoming first-year Scholars

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

Elana and Robert Messina Honors Scholarship established for Schreyer Scholars May 26, 2023
Penn State student receives national recognition for voter education efforts May 22, 2023
Landscape architecture students earn National Olmsted Scholar honors May 11, 2023
2023 Outstanding Undergraduate Thesis Award finalists, winner named May 4, 2023

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Important Dates & Deadlines

Jun 16

Graduation Activation

Jun 29

Thesis Proposal Locked for Summer 2023 Graduates

Jun 30

Honors Option Deadline

Jul 5

Thesis Format Review for Summer 2023 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