Two scholars seated on a couch in the Schreyer lounge, looking at a laptop in one student's lap.

The Schreyer Honors College at Penn State is where people who are passionate about learning can fulfill their sense of wonder and fuel their ambition. We support and challenge our Scholars in equal measure as they clarify their sense of purpose and expand their worldview.

Schreyer is a top-ranked honors college, which means we offer a personalized, small-college experience with enriched classroom learning and out-of-class opportunities. As a College within Penn State, Schreyer has its own leadership, including a dean and two associate deans. The honors college does not replace a student's academic college. Our Scholars are from all academic majors across Penn State. They pursue majors in the arts, humanities, social sciences, business, education, health fields, and STEM disciplines.

Scholars who complete all honors requirements graduate with honors, which includes a notation on their transcript and the presentation of a medal for them to wear during commencement.

A group of four Scholars in front of Schreyer Honors College.

2%

of Penn State students are Schreyer Scholars

18,000+

living Scholar alumni

13

academic colleges enroll Schreyer Scholars — which means we have Scholars in every college

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Shaping People Who Shape the World

At the Schreyer Honors College you'll have the opportunity to go deeper and further into anything you've ever dreamed of pursuing. You'll find opportunities and people you'll connect with. You'll engage in an education that you'll take with you for the rest of your life. All while you make communities thrive and impact the world in positive ways.

Our Mission, Vision & Values