Setting the Standard Honors Requirements & Deadlines

Planning your academic path, including the timeline for your honors thesis, is an integral part of the honors experience.

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Remain in Good Standing Requirements by Admit Type

To remain in good standing and retain the benefits of being a Scholar in the Schreyer Honors College, you must meet minimum GPA requirements, honors course and credit requirements, and submission deadlines for required forms. The requirements are determined by your year of entry into the College.

First-Year Admits

Scholars admitted to the Schreyer Honors College as first-year students must:

  • Enroll in and pass, with a grade of C or higher, ENGL/CAS 137H/138T during your first two semesters
  • Maintain a semester and cumulative GPA of at least 3.40
  • Submit the Schreyer Plan
  • Complete 21 honors credits during your first and second years (includes ENGL/CAS 137H/138T)
  • Complete 14 honors credits during your third and fourth years
  • Submit an approved honors thesis, meeting all thesis requirements and deadlines

Second-Year Admits (including Paterno Fellows)

Scholars admitted to the Schreyer Honors College as second-year students must:

  • Maintain a semester and cumulative GPA of at least 3.40
  • Submit the Schreyer Plan
  • Complete 9 honors credits during your second year
  • Complete 14 honors credits during your third and fourth years
  • Submit an approved honors thesis, meeting all thesis requirements and deadlines

Third-Year Admits (including Paterno Fellows)

Scholars admitted to the Schreyer Honors College as third-year students must:

  • Maintain a semester and cumulative GPA of at least 3.40
  • Submit the Schreyer Plan
  • Complete 14 honors credits during your third and fourth years
  • Submit an approved honors thesis, meeting all thesis requirements and deadlines

Mark Your Calendar Academic Deadlines

Please check the current semester and the semester you plan to graduate.

General Deadlines
  • Honors Option Deadline

    Friday, September 13, 2024 11:59 PM

  • Schreyer Plan Deadline for New Scholars

    Monday, September 16, 2024 11:59 PM

Priority Registration for Next Semester (subject to change)
  • Priority Registration for Spring

    Wednesday, October 2, 2024 12:00 AM

Deadlines for Graduating Scholars
  • Thesis Proposal Deadline

    Thursday, November 16, 2023 11:59 PM

  • Thesis Check-In Deadline

    Friday, September 6, 2024 11:59 PM

  • Thesis Format Review Deadline

    Friday, October 25, 2024 11:59 PM

  • Final Thesis Submission Deadline

    Friday, November 1, 2024 11:59 PM

  • Thesis Faculty Approval

    Friday, November 15, 2024 11:59 PM

  • Medals Ceremony Registration Deadline

    Monday, December 9, 2024 11:59 PM

General Deadlines
  • Honors Option Deadline

    Friday, January 31, 2025 11:59 PM

  • Schreyer Plan Deadline for All Scholars

    Monday, February 3, 2025 11:59 PM

Priority Registration for Next Semester (subject to change)
  • Priority Registration for Summer

    Monday, February 3, 2025 12:00 AM

    Priority Registration for Fall

    12:00 AM

Deadlines for Graduating Scholars
  • Thesis Proposal Deadline

    Sunday, April 14, 2024 11:59 PM

  • Thesis Check-In Deadline

    Friday, January 31, 2025 11:59 PM

  • Thesis Format Review Deadline

    Saturday, March 1, 2025 11:59 PM

  • Final Thesis Submission Deadline

    Tuesday, April 1, 2025 11:59 PM

  • Thesis Faculty Approval

    Tuesday, April 8, 2025 11:59 PM

  • Medals Ceremony Registration Deadline

    Friday, March 28, 2025 11:59 PM

General Deadlines
  • Honors Option Deadline

    Friday, June 6, 2025 11:59 PM

Deadlines for Graduating Scholars
  • Thesis Proposal Deadline

    Friday, July 12, 2024 11:59 PM

  • Thesis Check-In Deadline

    Monday, June 2, 2025 11:59 PM

  • Thesis Format Review Deadline

    Wednesday, July 2, 2025 11:59 PM

  • Final Thesis Submission Deadline

    Tuesday, July 8, 2025 11:59 PM

  • Thesis Faculty Approval

    Tuesday, July 15, 2025 11:59 PM

  • Medals Ceremony Registration Deadline

    Tuesday, July 15, 2025 11:59 PM

General Deadlines
  • Honors Option Deadline

    Friday, September 12, 2025 11:59 PM

  • Schreyer Plan Deadline for New Scholars

    Monday, September 15, 2025 11:59 PM

Deadlines for Graduating Scholars
  • Thesis Proposal Deadline

    Friday, November 15, 2024 11:59 PM

  • Thesis Check-In Deadline

    Tuesday, September 9, 2025 11:59 PM

  • Thesis Format Review Deadline

    Friday, November 7, 2025 11:59 PM

  • Final Thesis Submission Deadline

    Friday, November 14, 2025 11:59 PM

  • Thesis Faculty Approval

    Friday, November 21, 2025 11:59 PM

  • Medals Ceremony Registration Deadline

General Deadlines
  • Honors Option Deadline

    Friday, January 30, 2026 11:59 PM

  • Schreyer Plan Deadline for All Scholars

    Monday, February 2, 2026 11:59 PM

Deadlines for Graduating Scholars
  • Thesis Proposal Deadline

    Monday, April 14, 2025 11:59 PM

  • Thesis Check-In Deadline

    Friday, January 30, 2026 11:59 PM

  • Thesis Format Review Deadline

    Monday, March 2, 2026 11:59 PM

  • Final Thesis Submission Deadline

    Friday, April 3, 2026 11:59 PM

  • Thesis Faculty Approval

    Friday, April 10, 2026 11:59 PM

  • Medals Ceremony Registration Deadline

General Deadlines
  • Honors Option Deadline

    Friday, June 5, 2026 11:59 PM

Deadlines for Graduating Scholars
  • Thesis Proposal Deadline

    Friday, July 18, 2025 11:59 PM

  • Thesis Check-In Deadline

    Friday, June 5, 2026 11:59 PM

  • Thesis Format Review Deadline

    Friday, July 10, 2026 11:59 PM

  • Final Thesis Submission Deadline

    Friday, July 17, 2026 11:59 PM

  • Thesis Faculty Approval

    Friday, July 24, 2026 11:59 PM

  • Medals Ceremony Registration Deadline

General Deadlines
  • Honors Option Deadline

    Friday, September 11, 2026 11:59 PM

  • Schreyer Plan Deadline for New Scholars

    Monday, September 14, 2026 11:59 PM

Deadlines for Graduating Scholars
  • Thesis Proposal Deadline

    Friday, November 14, 2025 11:59 PM

  • Thesis Check-In Deadline

    Friday, September 4, 2026 11:59 PM

  • Thesis Format Review Deadline

    Friday, October 23, 2026 11:59 PM

  • Final Thesis Submission Deadline

    Friday, November 13, 2026 11:59 PM

  • Thesis Faculty Approval

    Friday, November 20, 2026 11:59 PM

  • Medals Ceremony Registration Deadline

General Deadlines
  • Honors Option Deadline

    Friday, January 29, 2027 11:59 PM

  • Schreyer Plan Deadline for All Scholars

    Monday, February 1, 2027 11:59 PM

Deadlines for Graduating Scholars
  • Thesis Proposal Deadline

    Friday, April 17, 2026 11:59 PM

  • Thesis Check-In Deadline

    Friday, January 29, 2027 11:59 PM

  • Thesis Format Review Deadline

    Friday, March 5, 2027 11:59 PM

  • Final Thesis Submission Deadline

    Friday, April 2, 2027 11:59 PM

  • Thesis Faculty Approval

    Friday, April 9, 2027 11:59 PM

  • Medals Ceremony Registration Deadline

General Deadlines
  • Honors Option Deadline

    Friday, June 4, 2027 11:59 PM

Deadlines for Graduating Scholars
  • Thesis Proposal Deadline

    Monday, July 13, 2026 11:59 PM

  • Thesis Check-In Deadline

    Friday, June 4, 2027 11:59 PM

  • Thesis Format Review Deadline

    Friday, July 2, 2027 11:59 PM

  • Final Thesis Submission Deadline

    Friday, July 9, 2027 11:59 PM

  • Thesis Faculty Approval

    Friday, July 16, 2027 11:59 PM

  • Medals Ceremony Registration Deadline

General Deadlines
  • Honors Option Deadline

    Friday, September 10, 2027 11:59 PM

  • Schreyer Plan Deadline for New Scholars

    Monday, September 13, 2027 11:59 PM

Deadlines for Graduating Scholars
  • Thesis Proposal Deadline

    Friday, November 13, 2026 11:59 PM

  • Thesis Check-In Deadline

    Friday, September 3, 2027 11:59 PM

  • Thesis Format Review Deadline

    Friday, October 22, 2027 11:59 PM

  • Final Thesis Submission Deadline

    Friday, November 5, 2027 11:59 PM

  • Thesis Faculty Approval

    Friday, November 12, 2027 11:59 PM

  • Medals Ceremony Registration Deadline

General Deadlines
  • Honors Option Deadline

    Friday, January 28, 2028 11:59 PM

  • Schreyer Plan Deadline for All Scholars

    Monday, January 31, 2028 11:59 PM

Deadlines for Graduating Scholars
  • Thesis Proposal Deadline

    Friday, April 16, 2027 11:59 PM

  • Thesis Check-In Deadline

    Monday, January 31, 2028 11:59 PM

  • Thesis Format Review Deadline

    Friday, March 3, 2028 11:59 PM

  • Final Thesis Submission Deadline

    Friday, April 7, 2028 11:59 PM

  • Thesis Faculty Approval

    Friday, April 14, 2028 11:59 PM

  • Medals Ceremony Registration Deadline

Be Prepared Graduating with Honors

To graduate with honors, you must ensure that you have followed the requirements and recommendations below.

Schreyer Scholar Lisa Gardner

I chose Schreyer because I wanted access to world-class educational opportunities and international experiences, but I also wanted to be a part of a smaller community. Schreyer has served as my home base as I have navigated all the amazing things that Penn State has to offer.

Lisa Gardner ' 19 Mechanical Engineering

Setting the Standard Honors Requirements & Deadlines

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