Admitted Students

You got into Schreyer, now get into so much more!

Explore everything you are curious about and create a path that's all your own.

Whether it's a hobby or your future career, Schreyer lets you experience more than you ever thought possible and then dig deeper into the things that matter most to you.

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Live with Schreyer

In honors housing, you will be challenged and supported by a community of peers who are just as excited about learning as you are.

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Support Your Education

All first-year entry Scholars receive a $5,300 scholarship per year. Schreyer also has a dedicated financial aid specialist to discuss your specific needs.

Review Tuition & Aid

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Fund Your Experiences

We know you want to expand your horizons. Schreyer commits up to $5,000 per student over 4 years (by application) to fund study abroad, research, and internships.

Explore Funding Opportunities

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Accelerate Your Orientation

Schreyer's first-year experience jumpstarts your journey with an exciting two-day event before classes begin and a semester-long, peer-led course. You will quickly find your people and the skills needed to succeed.

Check Out Orientation

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Prepare for What's Next

Graduating with honors from Penn State opens up a world of opportunities — from top tier graduate schools to industry to public service. You will graduate with skills that take others years in a workplace to develop.

Prepare for Life After Schreyer

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Elevate Your Network

In Schreyer, you have access to 18,000+ Scholar alumni who are excited to share their experiences with you.

Explore Alumni Mentoring

Meet Some of Our Scholars & Alumni

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Autumn & Quinn Deitrick

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Here, you will discover more.

With small classes and one-on-one faculty connection through your research or creative thesis, you will experience in-depth discussions and individualized learning.

You will be challenged. Surrounded by peers and mentors who will inspire you to go further. Your curiosity will drive your journey. And we'll be here to support you all along the way.

: Penn State offers 250+ honors courses that span the academic spectrum and typically enroll no more than 25 students. As a Scholar, you have the benefit of priority scheduling, which gives you a lot of flexibility in choosing your courses.

Explore Honors Courses
: Every Scholar has the experience of completing a research or creative thesis, which affords a unique opportunity for individual faculty mentoring and deep exploration of a topic that matters to you.

Explore the Thesis
: Scholars are highly competitive for many major global and national awards, which provide incredible funding and study opportunities. Each year, Scholars receive awards such as Fulbright U.S. Study Awards, Goldwater, Astronaut, Marshal, and Churchill Scholarships.

Explore Fellowships & Awards

Here, you will experience more.

You are here to follow your interests, find what resonates, and expand your worldview. We have dedicated staff to support you and help you align your experiences with your goals.

: About 40% of Scholars study abroad across more than 50 countries. Scholars have access to Schreyer signature travel programs as well as the hundreds of programs offered at Penn State.

Explore Signature Travel Programs
: In Schreyer, you have access to a dedicated career development office and customized programming. You can make an appointment with Schreyer's career advisor or attend a workshop for guidance in preparing for your future.

Explore Schreyer Career Development
: Schreyer has several special lectures each years as well as a variety of smaller programming designed to connect Scholars with faculty, special visitors, corporate leaders, alumni, and more.

Explore Schreyer Programming

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Here, you will do more.

We emphasize what happens outside of the classroom as well as what happens in it. As a Scholar, you are encouraged to make the most of your time here — discover new interests, volunteer, learn, create, and lead. As a Penn Stater, you have access to explore almost anything you can imagine.

: Schreyer prepares you to be a leader, in your field, in your community, in the world. In and out of the classroom, you'll learn about yourself and what it takes to be a better leader.

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: Scholar are making an impact now — not just after graduation — building knowledge and skills while addressing real-world problems outside the classroom.

Explore Experiential Learning
: Penn State has 1,000+ student organizations to explore, including professional honors societies, fraternities and sororities, major-related clubs, organizations focused on dance, music, games, religion and spirituality, culture, physical activity, and many more.

Explore Student Organizations
: Scholars can be found competing on Penn State's NCAA teams as well as on more than a dozen intramural and club teams, including tennis, volleyball, and cross-country.

Explore Penn State Athletics
: Scholars can be found in a variety of performing arts groups such as the Penn State Thespians, the Orchesis Dance Company, the Penn State Philharmonic Orchestra, Essence of Joy, the Glee Club, and Blue Band.

Explore the Performing Arts

Check Out a Day in the Life of Our Scholars

Take the Next Step

Attend an Admitted Student Event

The best way to get to know Schreyer is to come see us on campus for an Admitted Student Event! You can also see what it's like to be a Schreyer Scholar by visiting our Instagram and YouTube channels. Get to know some of our Scholar alumni by listening to our podcast, Following the Gong on your favorite podcast platform.
Accept Your Offers

Ready to become a Schreyer Scholar and a Nittany Lion? If you haven't done so already, accept both your Penn State and Schreyer Honors College offers!
Complete Housing & Food Contract

Select South Halls and choose Schreyer Honors College under the Living Learning Community Preference section before June 15. From peer and staff support to community-building events, our honors housing has so much to offer in a location that can't be beat! Explore Honors Housing.
Get Oriented

Mark your calendars for our required Schreyer Honors Orientation (SHO TIME) right before classes begin. And sign up for our Foundations of Scholar Success (LA 197) course in the fall to jumpstart your Penn State experience.