Setting the Standard Honors Requirements
Planning your academic path, including the timeline for your honors thesis, is an integral part of the honors experience.
Handbook SRS
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
Top Tips
Regularly consult the Scholar Handbook for your respective class.
Take advantage of early scheduling opportunities.
Check in regularly with your assigned honors adviser.
Mark Your Calendar Important Dates & Deadlines
Please check the current semester and the semester you plan to graduate.
General Deadlines
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Honors Option Deadline
Friday, June 30, 2023
Deadlines for Graduating Scholars
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Thesis Proposal Deadline
Thursday, July 14, 2022
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Thesis Midpoint Check-In Deadline
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Thesis Format Review Deadline
Wednesday, July 5, 2023
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Final Thesis Submission Deadline
Monday, July 10, 2023
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Thesis Faculty Approval
Monday, July 17, 2023
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Thesis Schreyer Approval Deadline
Tuesday, July 18, 2023
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Senior Reception
Saturday, August 12, 2023, TBA, TBA
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Medals Ceremony
Saturday, August 12, 2023, 9:00 AM, Bryce Jordan Center
General Deadlines
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Honors Option Deadline
Friday, September 8, 2023
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Schreyer Plan Deadline for New Scholars
Priority Registration for Next Semester (subject to change)
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Priority Registration for Spring
Deadlines for Graduating Scholars
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Thesis Proposal Deadline
Thursday, November 17, 2022
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Thesis Midpoint Check-In Deadline
Friday, September 1, 2023
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Thesis Format Review Deadline
Monday, October 30, 2023
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Final Thesis Submission Deadline
Monday, November 6, 2023
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Thesis Faculty Approval
Monday, November 13, 2023
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Thesis Schreyer Approval Deadline
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
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Senior Reception
Friday, December 15, 2023, TBA, TBA
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Medals Ceremony
Friday, December 15, 2023, 5:00 PM, Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel
General Deadlines
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Honors Option Deadline
Friday, January 26, 2024
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Schreyer Plan Deadline for All Scholars
Saturday, March 2, 2024
Deadlines for Graduating Scholars
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Thesis Proposal Deadline
Saturday, April 15, 2023
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Thesis Midpoint Check-In Deadline
Friday, January 26, 2024
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Thesis Format Review Deadline
Saturday, March 2, 2024
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Final Thesis Submission Deadline
Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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Thesis Faculty Approval
Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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Thesis Schreyer Approval Deadline
Thursday, April 11, 2024
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Senior Reception
Friday, May 3, 2024, TBA, TBA
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Medals Ceremony
Friday, May 3, 2024, 4:30 PM, TBD
General Deadlines
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Honors Option Deadline
Saturday, June 29, 2024
Deadlines for Graduating Scholars
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Thesis Proposal Deadline
Thursday, July 13, 2023
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Thesis Midpoint Check-In Deadline
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Thesis Format Review Deadline
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
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Final Thesis Submission Deadline
Tuesday, July 9, 2024
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Thesis Faculty Approval
Tuesday, July 16, 2024
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Thesis Schreyer Approval Deadline
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
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Senior Reception
Sunday, August 11, 2024, TBA, TBA
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Medals Ceremony
Sunday, August 11, 2024, 9:00 AM, Bryce Jordan Center
General Deadlines
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Honors Option Deadline
Friday, September 6, 2024
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Schreyer Plan Deadline for New Scholars
Deadlines for Graduating Scholars
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Thesis Proposal Deadline
Thursday, November 16, 2023
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Thesis Midpoint Check-In Deadline
Friday, September 6, 2024
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Thesis Format Review Deadline
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
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Final Thesis Submission Deadline
Tuesday, November 5, 2024
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Thesis Faculty Approval
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
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Thesis Schreyer Approval Deadline
Thursday, November 14, 2024
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Senior Reception
Saturday, December 14, 2024, TBA, TBA
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Medals Ceremony
Saturday, December 14, 2024, 5:00 PM, Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel
General Deadlines
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Honors Option Deadline
Saturday, January 25, 2025
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Schreyer Plan Deadline for All Scholars
Saturday, March 1, 2025
Deadlines for Graduating Scholars
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Thesis Proposal Deadline
Sunday, April 14, 2024
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Thesis Midpoint Check-In Deadline
Friday, January 31, 2025
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Thesis Format Review Deadline
Saturday, March 1, 2025
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Final Thesis Submission Deadline
Tuesday, April 1, 2025
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Thesis Faculty Approval
Tuesday, April 8, 2025
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Thesis Schreyer Approval Deadline
Thursday, April 10, 2025
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Senior Reception
Saturday, May 3, 2025, TBA, TBA
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Medals Ceremony
Saturday, May 3, 2025, 4:30 PM, Bryce Jordan Center
General Deadlines
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Honors Option Deadline
Saturday, June 28, 2025
Deadlines for Graduating Scholars
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Thesis Proposal Deadline
Friday, July 12, 2024
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Thesis Midpoint Check-In Deadline
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Thesis Format Review Deadline
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
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Final Thesis Submission Deadline
Tuesday, July 8, 2025
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Thesis Faculty Approval
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
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Thesis Schreyer Approval Deadline
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
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Senior Reception
Sunday, August 10, 2025, TBA, TBA
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Medals Ceremony
Sunday, August 10, 2025, 9:00 AM, Bryce Jordan Center
Be Prepared Graduating with Honors
To graduate with honors, you must ensure that you have followed the requirements and recommendations below.
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File Your Intent to Graduate
File your intent to graduate with the Schreyer Honors College and the Office of the University Registrar
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Check Your Graduation Requirements
Regularly check your Degree Audit for honors credit requirements
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Update Contact Information
Make sure that your contact information is kept up to date so you can receive all graduation information from the Schreyer Honors College and Penn State. You can update your contact information at any time via LionPath.
