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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$7.7M+ in grants and scholarships awarded to Scholars

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

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
Semester in Washington Program expands career choices for Penn State student Aug 19, 2026
Journalism student solidifies career choice during TV news internship Aug 14, 2026

Upcoming Events

Aug 27

Advanced Resume Writing Workshop

Aug 28

Neighborhood Bash

Aug 29

Distance with the Dean

Aug 30

Scholar Involvement Fair

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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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The honors women's studies class I'm taking right now is phenomenal. Every day I go to the class is really eye-opening. I don't know if I would have gotten that experience without being in Schreyer.
Tara Golthi ' 20 Media Studies