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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37 states are home to Schreyer Scholars

40% of Scholars travel abroad at least once during their time in Schreyer

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 student puts policy, communications skills to work in Washington Sep 1, 2026
Chapel Intern puts global perspective to work in corporate citizenship Aug 27, 2026
Engineering student awarded national scholarship for building preservation work Aug 25, 2026
Q&A: Liberal Arts roots ground Penn State alum's rise in AI governance Aug 25, 2026

Upcoming Events

Sep 4

Strategies for Success at Career Fairs

Sep 8

First Year Scholar Academic Chat

Sep 9

Second-Year Scholar Academic Chat

Sep 10

Third-Year Scholar Academic Chat

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Academic Deadlines

Sep 4

Thesis Check-In for Fall 2026 Graduates

Sep 14

Schreyer Plan Due

Sep 15

Graduation Activation

Sep 18

Honors Option Deadline

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Schreyer offers so many unique experiences and for me, a pre-med student, it was touring Weill Cornell Medicine. It made me feel like no matter what I wanted to do — no matter what my ambitions were — Schreyer found a way to make them possible by giving me the support and foundation and outlet to pursue them.
Siddhi Deshpande ' 22 Neurobiology