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 Academic Deadlines
Please check the current semester and the semester you plan to graduate.
General Deadlines
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Honors Option Deadline
Friday, January 26, 2024 11:59 PM
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Schreyer Plan Deadline for All Scholars
Saturday, March 2, 2024 11:59 PM
Priority Registration for Next Semester (subject to change)
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Priority Registration for Summer
Thursday, February 1, 2024 12:00 AM
Priority Registration for Fall
Wednesday, March 13, 2024 12:00 AM
Deadlines for Graduating Scholars
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Thesis Proposal Deadline
Saturday, April 15, 2023 11:59 PM
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Thesis Midpoint Check-In Deadline
Friday, January 26, 2024 11:59 PM
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Thesis Format Review Deadline
Saturday, March 2, 2024 11:59 PM
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Final Thesis Submission Deadline
Tuesday, April 2, 2024 11:59 PM
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Thesis Faculty Approval
Tuesday, April 9, 2024 11:59 PM
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Thesis Schreyer Approval Deadline
Thursday, April 11, 2024 11:59 PM
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Medals Ceremony Registration Deadline
Tuesday, April 30, 2024 11:59 PM
General Deadlines
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Honors Option Deadline
Saturday, June 29, 2024 11:59 PM
Deadlines for Graduating Scholars
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Thesis Proposal Deadline
Thursday, July 13, 2023 11:59 PM
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Thesis Format Review Deadline
Wednesday, July 3, 2024 11:59 PM
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Final Thesis Submission Deadline
Tuesday, July 9, 2024 11:59 PM
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Thesis Faculty Approval
Tuesday, July 16, 2024 11:59 PM
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Thesis Schreyer Approval Deadline
Wednesday, July 17, 2024 11:59 PM
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Medals Ceremony Registration Deadline
Tuesday, July 16, 2024 11:59 PM
General Deadlines
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Honors Option Deadline
Friday, September 6, 2024 11:59 PM
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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
Wednesday, October 9, 2024 12:00 AM
Deadlines for Graduating Scholars
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Thesis Proposal Deadline
Thursday, November 16, 2023 11:59 PM
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Thesis Midpoint Check-In Deadline
Friday, September 6, 2024 11:59 PM
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Thesis Format Review Deadline
Tuesday, October 29, 2024 11:59 PM
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Final Thesis Submission Deadline
Tuesday, November 5, 2024 11:59 PM
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Thesis Faculty Approval
Tuesday, November 12, 2024 11:59 PM
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Thesis Schreyer Approval Deadline
Thursday, November 14, 2024 11:59 PM
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Medals Ceremony Registration Deadline
Tuesday, November 12, 2024 11:59 PM
General Deadlines
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Honors Option Deadline
Saturday, January 25, 2025 11:59 PM
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Schreyer Plan Deadline for All Scholars
Saturday, March 1, 2025 11:59 PM
Priority Registration for Next Semester (subject to change)
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Priority Registration for Summer
Monday, February 3, 2025 12:00 AM
Priority Registration for Fall
12:00 AM
Deadlines for Graduating Scholars
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Thesis Proposal Deadline
Sunday, April 14, 2024 11:59 PM
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Thesis Midpoint Check-In Deadline
Friday, January 31, 2025 11:59 PM
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Thesis Format Review Deadline
Saturday, March 1, 2025 11:59 PM
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Final Thesis Submission Deadline
Tuesday, April 1, 2025 11:59 PM
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Thesis Faculty Approval
Tuesday, April 8, 2025 11:59 PM
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Thesis Schreyer Approval Deadline
Thursday, April 10, 2025 11:59 PM
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Medals Ceremony Registration Deadline
Friday, March 28, 2025 11:59 PM
General Deadlines
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Honors Option Deadline
Saturday, June 28, 2025 11:59 PM
Deadlines for Graduating Scholars
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Thesis Proposal Deadline
Friday, July 12, 2024 11:59 PM
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Thesis Format Review Deadline
Wednesday, July 2, 2025 11:59 PM
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Final Thesis Submission Deadline
Tuesday, July 8, 2025 11:59 PM
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Thesis Faculty Approval
Tuesday, July 15, 2025 11:59 PM
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Thesis Schreyer Approval Deadline
Wednesday, July 16, 2025 11:59 PM
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Medals Ceremony Registration Deadline
Tuesday, July 15, 2025 11:59 PM
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.
