Congratulations New Scholars New Scholar Orientation Experiences
Welcome to the Schreyer Scholar family! We are thrilled to have you join us in the fall. This page will provide you with important and timely information you need to succeed in your orientation to Penn State and the Schreyer Honors College — it is a journey!
Penn State is a large, multi-faceted institution. As a new Schreyer Scholar, you will quickly learn how easy it is to find community and belonging in Schreyer. Whether you are entering the College as a first-, second-, or third-year student at University Park or one of our campuses, we have designed a welcoming and inclusive orientation program with you in mind. You belong.
![SHO TIME students posing at the We Are statue](/img/admissions/orientation/shotime.jpg)
Orientation Information
First-Year University Park Scholars
New Student Orientation (NSO)
Your orientation to Penn State begins during New Student Orientation (NSO). All new first-year students to Penn State must participate in NSO. Special NSO dates are set for incoming University Park Schreyer Scholars each year, and first-year Scholars are automatically added to those dates. Schreyer Honors College will hold open houses on each of those dates for incoming Scholars to meet with and ask questions of Schreyer staff and leadership, current Scholars, and other incoming families.
Schreyer NSO Dates
All of the Schreyer specific NSO dates for 2024 have passed. Thank you for those who attended. 2025 NSO dates will be posted in spring of 2025.
Schreyer Honors Orientation (SHO TIME)
Schreyer Honors College holds a welcoming and inclusive orientation to the Schreyer community for all new Scholars. Schreyer Honors Orientation (SHO TIME) is the beginning of your Schreyer journey. Scholar move-in and arrival for 2024 is August 22.
Upon your arrival, you will be welcomed by the Dean, staff, and more than 60 Scholar Peer Educators who were where you are today not that long ago. Peer Educators serve as trusted friends, mentors, and advocates for all new Scholars, and they are eager to connect and engage with you throughout your orientation experience.
During SHO TIME, Peer Educators introduce new Scholars to the college's academic requirements, mission and vision, community, student life, resources, and more through two days of entertaining and interactive programming.
Schedule
Thursday, August 22, 2024
Arrival Day and Check-In for Schreyer Scholars
- 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Bryce Jordan Center
SHO TIME Registration and Check-In
- 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
- 100 Thomas Building
Welcome! You will be greeted by your Peer Educators as you begin your SHO TIME experience. Parents and families please prepare to say your goodbyes before the start of the next session. Students will depart 100 Thomas to begin their orientation. Parents and Families will not have an opportunity to connect with them after the next session.
Welcome to SHO TIME 2024
- 4:00 PM - 4:40 PM
- 100 Thomas Building
Your orientation to the Schreyer Honors College begins with a special welcome from the Dean of the Honors College and your SHO TIME Peer Educators. Students will depart this session with Peer Educators to begin their orientation program. Parents and Families can look forward to remaining in the auditorium for a special program with Dean Mather.
Parents and Families Information Session (Parents and Families Only)
- 4:45 PM - 5:15 PM
- 100 Thomas Building
Join Patrick T. Mather, Dean of the Schreyer Honors College, and Cyndy Hill, Director of the Penn State Parents Program, for information sessions designed specifically for parents and families. Have all your questions about Schreyer and SHO TIME answered before leaving campus.
SHO TIME Welcome Activities
- 4:45 PM - 7:30 PM
- HUB Lawn
New Scholars, get ready to begin a one-of-a-kind orientation experience with fun and engaging activities on the HUB Lawn! Your Peer Educators will have games and explore campus before dinner. A great opportunity to meet other first-year Scholars, have your questions answered by your Peer Educators, and enjoy the Penn State campus.
Schreyer Student Council Apparel Sale
- 5:15 PM - 5:30 PM
- 100 Thomas Building
Limited quantities of Schreyer apparel can be purchased by cash only. The nearest PNC ATM is in the HUB-Robeson Center.
Blue/White Spirit Dinner
- 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
- Redifer Commons
Enjoy time in your new community while experiencing a special themed dining experience. Your Peer Educators will help you feel right at home as you enjoy a variety of tailgate foods, game-day cookies, and Penn State Creamery ice cream.
SHO TIME "First Night"
- 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
- Alumni Hall, HUB Robeson Center/HUB Lawn
Let's continue the FUN! The unique and interactive scavenger hunt is a one-of-kind opportunity for you to engage with your peers while exploring campus and vying to claim first place. We will gather together for a big reveal of the winners and end the night with Peer Educator led games.
Friday, August 23, 2024
Welcome and Shaping Your Scholar Success
- 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
- Music Recital Hall
Dean Mather welcomes all new Scholars to the Honors College community and highlights the history, mission, vision, and values of the College. Learn more about the New Scholar Experience designed to maximize a genuine sense of belonging in Schreyer and at Penn State. Ask us anything!
Peer Educator Chats
- 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
- HUB Lawn
Take advantage of this time with your Peer Educators to chat informally in a small group setting.
PSreUse Lunch
- 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
- Redifer Commons
Take advantage of a popular sustainability initiative and learn more about sustainable and eco-friendly initiatives on campus. Select your favorite lunch options in a reusable container.
Who's Who in Schreyer?
- 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
- Various Rooms, HUB Robeson Center
Join Schreyer Honors College staff and others for engaging conversations about shaping your success as a Scholar with the various resources available to you within the College. Choose from multiple sessions to engage in what interests you the most.
Introduction to LA 197: "Foundations of Scholar Success"
- 3:15 PM - 3:45 PM
- Various Rooms, HUB Robeson Center
Join our Peer Educators as they showcase a Schreyer-specific class available to first-year Scholars. Peer-to-peer discussions based around community and the welcoming environment of the Schreyer Honors College. Registration still open.
Peer Educator Activities and Project 2028: Letter to Your Future Self
- 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
- HUB Lawn and Campus Sites
Enjoy some down time with your SHO TIME group as you engage in a variety of fun and interactive orientation activities and participate in a treasured tradition in the College--writing a letter to your future self.
International Smorgasbord
- 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
- Pollock Commons
Enjoy a variety of international entrees and desserts. There is still time to be a part of Project 2027: Your Letter to Future Self. New Scholars will receive this letter upon their graduation; a treasured tradition in the College.
The One and Only Brain Show
- 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
- State Theatre
This SHO TIME tradition is a beloved highlight of orientation. It features all the fun and excitement of a TV game show with you as participants. Test your knowledge and wit on a variety of subjects, including fun facts about Penn State and the Schreyer Honors College.
Don't Call it a Goodbye...It's Time to Continue the Adventure
- 9:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Immediately following the Brain Show, it's time to celebrate your successful completion of your orientation program and look forward to the first day of classes. Be sure to ask your Peer Educators where you can receive your Schreyer Swag.
If you have questions or an orientation conflict (i.e. Blue Band or other orientation program), please contact us at shotime@psu.edu.
Penn State Arrival InformationFoundations of Scholar Success (LA 197)
Foundations of Scholar Success is the continuation of your orientation journey. This semester-long one-credit course helps you build key skills needed for success while fostering connections with peers and Scholar mentors. First-year Scholars, regardless of campus, are highly recommended to register for this course during their first fall semester in Schreyer Honors College.
Foundations of Scholar Success is different from a first-year seminar course. This experience is about finding and strengthening your community and support systems within Schreyer. It will also help you understand how to bring and apply the Schreyer mission and values to your honors college journey. In this course, taught by credentialed peer educators, Scholars can expect a variety of activities, including engaging discussions, reflections, and group outings. Scholars will explore Schreyer and Penn State resources, discover out-of-classroom opportunities and funding sources, develop personal and academic success strategies, and learn insider tips to navigate Schreyer and Penn State.
This class will meet weekly for one hour throughout the fall. It is focused on discussion during class, rather than homework. Outside of class work will be minimal and may include activities such as reflecting or blogging. The course is being graded as satisfactory/unsatisfactory.
How to Schedule
Log into LionPath to add an available section of LA 197 to your schedule during New Student Orientation (NSO) or after.
Course Outline
View a general outline of this course by clicking on the button below.
View Course OutlineWelcome to College
What is community? Basis of Schreyer as a community?
Week 2Finding Your Why: Aligning Passion and Purpose
Why are you in college? Personal goal vs. external pressures and expectations
Week 3Time Tango: Dancing with Deadlines
Managing your involvements, time management tools and techniques
Week 4Study Hacks: Ace Your Academics
Memory and metacognition, using AI as a study tool
Week 5Wellness 101: Thrive & Revive
Using the Schreyer Plan to reflect on student involvement, campus resources for health and wellness
Week 6Break: No Class
Week 7Courageous Conversations: Tackling Tough Topics
Conflict resolution, respect for human differences
Week 8Building Bridges with Professors
Requesting letters, email etiquette, attending office hours
Week 9Vote and Voice: Navigating Civic Engagement
What you should bring to and take away from a service experience
Week 10Dealing with the Low Point: Stress & Anxiety
"Treat Week"
Week 11Dollars & Sense: Navigating Your Finances
Emergency fund, grants, budgeting
Week 12Future Forward: Crafting Your Path Ahead
Campus resources for resumes, research, internships, volunteering, etc.
Week 13Navigating the Triad: Leading, Following, and Allying
How to lead and follow, using your voice to support others, working on teams
Week 14Putting It All Together
Taking everything covered during the semester and putting it all together
Week 15No Class
Welcome Week & Scholar Involvement Fair
Welcome Week is a time for exploring Penn State, learning about involvement opportunities, and enjoying exciting campus events.
During this week, we invite you to check out the All-Scholar Involvement Fair to learn about student organizations in Schreyer. The Scholar Involvement Fair will be held on September 8 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in Atherton Hall.
Scholar Housing
Have you completed your housing contract yet? All first-year Scholars at University Park are strongly encouraged to live in the Schreyer Honors College Living Learning Community in Atherton or Simmons Hall. You can update your housing preference any time before May 20 by visiting eLiving.
Our Honors CommunityThe GLOBE: A Schreyer Living Learning Community
The GLOBE is a close-knit community of globally minded individuals who have the desire to foster global awareness and an international perspective. First-year Scholars interested in applying or learning more about the GLOBE can do so on their website. Applications for The Globe will be available in May and due in June.
Peer Educators
Director
![Lia Gerboc headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/lng5172.jpg)
Lia Gerboc Biology (BS) she/her/hers Lake Mary, FL lng5172@psu.edu
![Emma Khoury headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/emk5948.jpg)
Emma Khoury Biology (BS) she/her/hers Shrewsbury, PA emk5948@psu.edu
Peer Leader
![Katie Estes headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/kme5596.jpg)
Katie Estes Integrative Science (BS) Spanish (BA) she/her Hummelstown, PA kme5596@psu.edu
![Shreya Gorawala headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/sjg6326.jpg)
Shreya Gorawala Science (BS) she/her Ambler, PA sjg6326@psu.edu
![Emilie Horton headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/egh5219.jpg)
Emilie Horton Accounting (MACC) Accounting (BS) she/her/hers Irwin, PA egh5219@psu.edu
![Jackie Kiszka headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/jmk7074.jpg)
Jackie Kiszka Meteo & Atmosph Scnce (BS) she/her York, PA jmk7074@psu.edu
![Cameron Koch headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/cgk5194.jpg)
Cameron Koch Biology (BS) he/him Coopersburg, PA cgk5194@psu.edu
![Joe Mast headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/jlm7935.jpg)
Joe Mast Industrial Engr (BS) he/him Carlisle, PA jlm7935@psu.edu
![Owen Nasal headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/omn5039.jpg)
Owen Nasal Mathematics (BS) he/him State College, PA omn5039@psu.edu
![Ava Nociforo headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/agn5131.jpg)
Ava Nociforo Comm Arts & Sciences (BA) Advt/Publ Relations (BA) she/her Horsham, PA agn5131@psu.edu
![Katie Seidel headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/kjs6865.jpg)
Katie Seidel Environmntl Sys Engr (BS) she/her Mount Airy, MD kjs6865@psu.edu
![Aneesh Singh headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/azs7281.jpg)
Aneesh Singh Data Sciences (BS) he/him Metuchen, NJ azs7281@psu.edu
![Mabel Tong headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/mst5405.jpg)
Mabel Tong Biology (BS) she/her State College, PA mst5405@psu.edu
![Matt Visomirski headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/mav5583.jpg)
Matt Visomirski Physics (BS) Mathematics (BS) he/him/his Jenkintown, PA mav5583@psu.edu
Peer Educator
![Kamryn Andes headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/kba5394.jpg)
Kamryn Andes Vet & Biomedical Sc (BS) she/her Ephrata, PA kba5394@psu.edu
![Jui Baliga headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/jmb9577.jpg)
Jui Baliga Psychology (BA) she/her Mesaimeer Doha, QAT jmb9577@psu.edu
![Siddhardha Basu headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/syb5570.jpg)
Siddhardha Basu Comp Sci - Univ Park (BS) he/him Mechanicsburg, PA syb5570@psu.edu
![Pradham Bathini headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/pkb5363.jpg)
Pradham Bathini Biochem & Molec Biol (BS) he/him Mechanicsburg, PA pkb5363@psu.edu
![Lillian Clayton headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/ljc5970.jpg)
Lillian Clayton Info Sciences & Tech (PMAJ) she/her Duncansville, PA ljc5970@psu.edu
![Giorgio Corti headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/gzc5299.jpg)
Giorgio Corti Management (BS) he/him Oggiono, LC gzc5299@psu.edu
![Alaina Cummings headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/anc6008.jpg)
Alaina Cummings Engr Premajor (PMAJ) she/her Brookhaven, PA anc6008@psu.edu
![Cate Didenko headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/cmd7071.jpg)
Cate Didenko Biobehavioral Health (BS) she/her Perkasie, PA cmd7071@psu.edu
![Kevin Ding headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/kxd5524.jpg)
Kevin Ding Biology (BS) he/him Hummelstown, PA kxd5524@psu.edu
![Will Draper headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/wrd5107.jpg)
Will Draper Science (PMAJ) he/him Springfield, PA wrd5107@psu.edu
![Gracy Franco Prasanna headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/gjf5257.jpg)
Gracy Franco Prasanna Info Sciences & Tech (PMAJ) she/her Nazareth, PA gjf5257@psu.edu
![Effie Frank headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/evf5331.jpg)
Effie Frank Science (PMAJ) she/her Valencia, PA evf5331@psu.edu
![Ethan Galley headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/emg6053.jpg)
Ethan Galley Criminology (BA) he/him White Oak, PA emg6053@psu.edu
![Lianna Gardner headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/lbg5362.jpg)
Lianna Gardner Landscape Arch (BLA) Spanish (BA) she/her Oxford, PA lbg5362@psu.edu
![Teja Gopalan headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/tzg5122.jpg)
Teja Gopalan Psychology (BS) Statistics (BS) they/them State College, PA tzg5122@psu.edu
![Carter Henninger headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/cjh6830.jpg)
Carter Henninger Engr Premajor (PMAJ) he/him Macungie, PA cjh6830@psu.edu
![Emily Hidalgo headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/ebh5466.jpg)
Emily Hidalgo Mathematics (BS) she/her Richboro, PA ebh5466@psu.edu
![Alexandra Iosava headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/avi5217.jpg)
Alexandra Iosava Div of Ug Studies (PMAJ) she/her Newtown, PA avi5217@psu.edu
![Sakshi Jain headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/sbj5481.jpg)
Sakshi Jain Engr Premajor (PMAJ) he/him Chester, PA sbj5481@psu.edu
![Tanvi Joshi headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/tsj5216.jpg)
Tanvi Joshi Economics (BA) Telecommunications (BA) she/her West Grove, PA tsj5216@psu.edu
![Rushil Kakkad headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/rkk5541.jpg)
Rushil Kakkad Engr Premajor (PMAJ) he/him Pittsburgh, PA rkk5541@psu.edu
![Nikitha Kanumuru headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/nsk5238.jpg)
Nikitha Kanumuru Earth & Mineral Sci (PMAJ) she/her Chester, PA nsk5238@psu.edu
![Leah Karwic headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/lek5428.jpg)
Leah Karwic Biochem & Molec Biol (BS) she/her Elverson, PA lek5428@psu.edu
![Sarah Kircher headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/shk5178.jpg)
Sarah Kircher Mathematics (BS) she/her Perkasie, PA shk5178@psu.edu
![Emmanuel Kraft headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/egk5217.jpg)
Emmanuel Kraft Public Policy (MPP) Comm Arts & Sciences (BS) Political Science (BA) he/him Chevy Chase, MD egk5217@psu.edu
![Sam Kratman headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/sak6244.jpg)
Sam Kratman Biology (BS) she/her Lincoln, RI sak6244@psu.edu
![Jackie Lewis headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/jpl6585.jpg)
Jackie Lewis Architectural Engr (BAE) she/her Leesburg, VA jpl6585@psu.edu
![Aditi Maheshwari headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/afm6441.jpg)
Aditi Maheshwari Physics (BS) she/her Breinigsville, PA afm6441@psu.edu
![Samuel Martin headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/sam8048.jpg)
Samuel Martin Health Policy/Admin (BS) he/him Newtown, PA sam8048@psu.edu
![Gianna Martinelli headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/gtm5192.jpg)
Gianna Martinelli International Poltcs (BA) Spanish (BA) she/her Wilmington, DE gtm5192@psu.edu
![Miguel Mascarenhas headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/mmm8348.jpg)
Miguel Mascarenhas Psychology (BS) he/him Mechanicsburg, PA mmm8348@psu.edu
![Kris Mendiratta headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/kfm5917.jpg)
Kris Mendiratta Engr Premajor (PMAJ) he/him West Chester, PA kfm5917@psu.edu
![Sagufta Muktadir headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/sjm7368.jpg)
Sagufta Muktadir Biomedical Engneerng (BS) she/her King of Prussia, PA sjm7368@psu.edu
![Damini Nair headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/dmn5491.jpg)
Damini Nair Biology (BS) Psychology (BS) she/her Thiruvananthapuram, KL INDIA dmn5491@psu.edu
![UK Nam headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/yfn5069.jpg)
UK Nam Biology (BS) he/him Media, PA yfn5069@psu.edu
![Emilia Palmer headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/eap5759.jpg)
Emilia Palmer Engr Premajor (PMAJ) she/her Garnet Valley, PA eap5759@psu.edu
![Kira Perna headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/kkp5635.jpg)
Kira Perna Science (PMAJ) she/her Bridgeville, PA kkp5635@psu.edu
![Ian Pierce headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/ijp5139.jpg)
Ian Pierce Data Sciences (BS) he/they Sammamish, WA ijp5139@psu.edu
![Kathryn Pinto headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/kxp5591.jpg)
Kathryn Pinto Film Production (BA) Glbl & Intrntl Studs (BA) she/her Shoreline, WA kxp5591@psu.edu
![Shreya Rupesh headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/smr7071.jpg)
Shreya Rupesh Comp Sci - Univ Park (BS) she/her Wayne, PA smr7071@psu.edu
![Douglas Sanders headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/dcs5821.jpg)
Douglas Sanders Liberal Arts (PMAJ) he/him Haymarket, VA dcs5821@psu.edu
![Amanda Sargen headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/ajs9367.jpg)
Amanda Sargen Mech Engr - Univ Park (BS) she/her York, PA ajs9367@psu.edu
![Samantha Sellmann headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/ses6443.jpg)
Samantha Sellmann Psychology (BS) she/her Brick, NJ ses6443@psu.edu
![Madeline Shanafelt headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/mms8193.jpg)
Madeline Shanafelt Liberal Arts (PMAJ) she/her Hollidaysburg, PA mms8193@psu.edu
![Maddie Christy Solano headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/mcs6300.jpg)
Maddie Christy Solano Comm Sci & Disorders (BS) she/her North Haledon, NJ mcs6300@psu.edu
![Christopher Stauffer headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/cjs7913.jpg)
Christopher Stauffer Liberal Arts (PMAJ) he/him Lititz, PA cjs7913@psu.edu
![Emily Stoller headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/ess5534.jpg)
Emily Stoller Earth Science & Plcy (BS) Geography (BA) she/her State College, PA ess5534@psu.edu
![Sarah Taylor headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/smt6314.jpg)
Sarah Taylor Communications (PMAJ) she/her Newtown, PA smt6314@psu.edu
![Lisa Wang headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/lzw5522.jpg)
Lisa Wang Biology (BS) she/her Palmyra, PA lzw5522@psu.edu
First-Year Commonwealth Campus Scholars
New Student Orientation (NSO)
Your orientation to Penn State begins during New Student Orientation (NSO). Your Campus will provide more information on NSO dates and requirements. Visit Penn State New Student Orientation (NSO) for more details.
Schreyer Honors Orientation (SHO TIME)
Schreyer Honors College holds a welcoming and inclusive orientation to the Schreyer community for all new Scholars. Schreyer Honors Orientation (SHO TIME) is the beginning of your Schreyer journey.
During SHO TIME, Peer Educators introduce new Scholars to the college's academic requirements, mission and vision, community, student life, resources, and more through a virtual program. Peer Educators also serve as trusted friends, mentors, and advocates for all new Scholars, and they are eager to connect and engage with you throughout your orientation experience.
Schedule
Monday, August 26, 2024
Welcome to SHO TIME 2024
- 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
- Virtual
Join Dean Mather to learn more about the history of the College and key foundational values and strategies that will help you find belonging in the honors community.
If you have questions, please contact us at shotime@psu.edu.
Penn State Arrival InformationFoundations of Scholar Success (LA 197)
Foundations of Scholar Success is the continuation of your orientation journey. This semester-long one-credit course helps you build key skills needed for success while fostering connections with peers and Scholar mentors. First-year Scholars, regardless of campus, are highly recommended to register for this course during their first fall semester in Schreyer Honors College.
Foundations of Scholar Success is different from a first-year seminar course. This experience is about finding and strengthening your community and support systems within Schreyer. It will also help you understand how to bring and apply the Schreyer mission and values to your honors college journey. In this course, taught by credentialed peer educators, Scholars can expect a variety of activities, including engaging discussions, reflections, and group outings. Scholars will explore Schreyer and Penn State resources, discover out-of-classroom opportunities and funding sources, develop personal and academic success strategies, and learn insider tips to navigate Schreyer and Penn State.
This class will meet weekly for one hour throughout the fall. It is focused on discussion during class, rather than homework. Outside of class work will be minimal and may include activities such as reflecting or blogging. The course is being graded as satisfactory/unsatisfactory.
How to Schedule
Log into LionPath to add an available section of LA 197 to your schedule during New Student Orientation (NSO) or after. Commonwealth Campus Scholars should select a section offered via Zoom.
Course Outline
View a general outline of this course by clicking on the button below.
View Course OutlineWelcome to College
What is community? Basis of Schreyer as a community?
Week 2Finding Your Why: Aligning Passion and Purpose
Why are you in college? Personal goal vs. external pressures and expectations
Week 3Time Tango: Dancing with Deadlines
Managing your involvements, time management tools and techniques
Week 4Study Hacks: Ace Your Academics
Memory and metacognition, using AI as a study tool
Week 5Wellness 101: Thrive & Revive
Using the Schreyer Plan to reflect on student involvement, campus resources for health and wellness
Week 6Break: No Class
Week 7Courageous Conversations: Tackling Tough Topics
Conflict resolution, respect for human differences
Week 8Building Bridges with Professors
Requesting letters, email etiquette, attending office hours
Week 9Vote and Voice: Navigating Civic Engagement
What you should bring to and take away from a service experience
Week 10Dealing with the Low Point: Stress & Anxiety
"Treat Week"
Week 11Dollars & Sense: Navigating Your Finances
Emergency fund, grants, budgeting
Week 12Future Forward: Crafting Your Path Ahead
Campus resources for resumes, research, internships, volunteering, etc.
Week 13Navigating the Triad: Leading, Following, and Allying
How to lead and follow, using your voice to support others, working on teams
Week 14Putting It All Together
Taking everything covered during the semester and putting it all together
Week 15No Class
Peer Educators
Director
![Lia Gerboc headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/lng5172.jpg)
Lia Gerboc Biology (BS) she/her/hers Lake Mary, FL lng5172@psu.edu
![Emma Khoury headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/emk5948.jpg)
Emma Khoury Biology (BS) she/her/hers Shrewsbury, PA emk5948@psu.edu
Peer Leader
![Katie Estes headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/kme5596.jpg)
Katie Estes Integrative Science (BS) Spanish (BA) she/her Hummelstown, PA kme5596@psu.edu
![Shreya Gorawala headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/sjg6326.jpg)
Shreya Gorawala Science (BS) she/her Ambler, PA sjg6326@psu.edu
![Emilie Horton headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/egh5219.jpg)
Emilie Horton Accounting (MACC) Accounting (BS) she/her/hers Irwin, PA egh5219@psu.edu
![Jackie Kiszka headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/jmk7074.jpg)
Jackie Kiszka Meteo & Atmosph Scnce (BS) she/her York, PA jmk7074@psu.edu
![Cameron Koch headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/cgk5194.jpg)
Cameron Koch Biology (BS) he/him Coopersburg, PA cgk5194@psu.edu
![Joe Mast headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/jlm7935.jpg)
Joe Mast Industrial Engr (BS) he/him Carlisle, PA jlm7935@psu.edu
![Owen Nasal headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/omn5039.jpg)
Owen Nasal Mathematics (BS) he/him State College, PA omn5039@psu.edu
![Ava Nociforo headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/agn5131.jpg)
Ava Nociforo Comm Arts & Sciences (BA) Advt/Publ Relations (BA) she/her Horsham, PA agn5131@psu.edu
![Katie Seidel headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/kjs6865.jpg)
Katie Seidel Environmntl Sys Engr (BS) she/her Mount Airy, MD kjs6865@psu.edu
![Aneesh Singh headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/azs7281.jpg)
Aneesh Singh Data Sciences (BS) he/him Metuchen, NJ azs7281@psu.edu
![Mabel Tong headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/mst5405.jpg)
Mabel Tong Biology (BS) she/her State College, PA mst5405@psu.edu
![Matt Visomirski headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/mav5583.jpg)
Matt Visomirski Physics (BS) Mathematics (BS) he/him/his Jenkintown, PA mav5583@psu.edu
Peer Educator
![Kamryn Andes headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/kba5394.jpg)
Kamryn Andes Vet & Biomedical Sc (BS) she/her Ephrata, PA kba5394@psu.edu
![Jui Baliga headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/jmb9577.jpg)
Jui Baliga Psychology (BA) she/her Mesaimeer Doha, QAT jmb9577@psu.edu
![Siddhardha Basu headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/syb5570.jpg)
Siddhardha Basu Comp Sci - Univ Park (BS) he/him Mechanicsburg, PA syb5570@psu.edu
![Pradham Bathini headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/pkb5363.jpg)
Pradham Bathini Biochem & Molec Biol (BS) he/him Mechanicsburg, PA pkb5363@psu.edu
![Lillian Clayton headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/ljc5970.jpg)
Lillian Clayton Info Sciences & Tech (PMAJ) she/her Duncansville, PA ljc5970@psu.edu
![Giorgio Corti headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/gzc5299.jpg)
Giorgio Corti Management (BS) he/him Oggiono, LC gzc5299@psu.edu
![Alaina Cummings headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/anc6008.jpg)
Alaina Cummings Engr Premajor (PMAJ) she/her Brookhaven, PA anc6008@psu.edu
![Cate Didenko headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/cmd7071.jpg)
Cate Didenko Biobehavioral Health (BS) she/her Perkasie, PA cmd7071@psu.edu
![Kevin Ding headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/kxd5524.jpg)
Kevin Ding Biology (BS) he/him Hummelstown, PA kxd5524@psu.edu
![Will Draper headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/wrd5107.jpg)
Will Draper Science (PMAJ) he/him Springfield, PA wrd5107@psu.edu
![Gracy Franco Prasanna headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/gjf5257.jpg)
Gracy Franco Prasanna Info Sciences & Tech (PMAJ) she/her Nazareth, PA gjf5257@psu.edu
![Effie Frank headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/evf5331.jpg)
Effie Frank Science (PMAJ) she/her Valencia, PA evf5331@psu.edu
![Ethan Galley headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/emg6053.jpg)
Ethan Galley Criminology (BA) he/him White Oak, PA emg6053@psu.edu
![Lianna Gardner headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/lbg5362.jpg)
Lianna Gardner Landscape Arch (BLA) Spanish (BA) she/her Oxford, PA lbg5362@psu.edu
![Teja Gopalan headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/tzg5122.jpg)
Teja Gopalan Psychology (BS) Statistics (BS) they/them State College, PA tzg5122@psu.edu
![Carter Henninger headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/cjh6830.jpg)
Carter Henninger Engr Premajor (PMAJ) he/him Macungie, PA cjh6830@psu.edu
![Emily Hidalgo headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/ebh5466.jpg)
Emily Hidalgo Mathematics (BS) she/her Richboro, PA ebh5466@psu.edu
![Alexandra Iosava headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/avi5217.jpg)
Alexandra Iosava Div of Ug Studies (PMAJ) she/her Newtown, PA avi5217@psu.edu
![Sakshi Jain headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/sbj5481.jpg)
Sakshi Jain Engr Premajor (PMAJ) he/him Chester, PA sbj5481@psu.edu
![Tanvi Joshi headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/tsj5216.jpg)
Tanvi Joshi Economics (BA) Telecommunications (BA) she/her West Grove, PA tsj5216@psu.edu
![Rushil Kakkad headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/rkk5541.jpg)
Rushil Kakkad Engr Premajor (PMAJ) he/him Pittsburgh, PA rkk5541@psu.edu
![Nikitha Kanumuru headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/nsk5238.jpg)
Nikitha Kanumuru Earth & Mineral Sci (PMAJ) she/her Chester, PA nsk5238@psu.edu
![Leah Karwic headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/lek5428.jpg)
Leah Karwic Biochem & Molec Biol (BS) she/her Elverson, PA lek5428@psu.edu
![Sarah Kircher headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/shk5178.jpg)
Sarah Kircher Mathematics (BS) she/her Perkasie, PA shk5178@psu.edu
![Emmanuel Kraft headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/egk5217.jpg)
Emmanuel Kraft Public Policy (MPP) Comm Arts & Sciences (BS) Political Science (BA) he/him Chevy Chase, MD egk5217@psu.edu
![Sam Kratman headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/sak6244.jpg)
Sam Kratman Biology (BS) she/her Lincoln, RI sak6244@psu.edu
![Jackie Lewis headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/jpl6585.jpg)
Jackie Lewis Architectural Engr (BAE) she/her Leesburg, VA jpl6585@psu.edu
![Aditi Maheshwari headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/afm6441.jpg)
Aditi Maheshwari Physics (BS) she/her Breinigsville, PA afm6441@psu.edu
![Samuel Martin headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/sam8048.jpg)
Samuel Martin Health Policy/Admin (BS) he/him Newtown, PA sam8048@psu.edu
![Gianna Martinelli headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/gtm5192.jpg)
Gianna Martinelli International Poltcs (BA) Spanish (BA) she/her Wilmington, DE gtm5192@psu.edu
![Miguel Mascarenhas headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/mmm8348.jpg)
Miguel Mascarenhas Psychology (BS) he/him Mechanicsburg, PA mmm8348@psu.edu
![Kris Mendiratta headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/kfm5917.jpg)
Kris Mendiratta Engr Premajor (PMAJ) he/him West Chester, PA kfm5917@psu.edu
![Sagufta Muktadir headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/sjm7368.jpg)
Sagufta Muktadir Biomedical Engneerng (BS) she/her King of Prussia, PA sjm7368@psu.edu
![Damini Nair headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/dmn5491.jpg)
Damini Nair Biology (BS) Psychology (BS) she/her Thiruvananthapuram, KL INDIA dmn5491@psu.edu
![UK Nam headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/yfn5069.jpg)
UK Nam Biology (BS) he/him Media, PA yfn5069@psu.edu
![Emilia Palmer headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/eap5759.jpg)
Emilia Palmer Engr Premajor (PMAJ) she/her Garnet Valley, PA eap5759@psu.edu
![Kira Perna headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/kkp5635.jpg)
Kira Perna Science (PMAJ) she/her Bridgeville, PA kkp5635@psu.edu
![Ian Pierce headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/ijp5139.jpg)
Ian Pierce Data Sciences (BS) he/they Sammamish, WA ijp5139@psu.edu
![Kathryn Pinto headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/kxp5591.jpg)
Kathryn Pinto Film Production (BA) Glbl & Intrntl Studs (BA) she/her Shoreline, WA kxp5591@psu.edu
![Shreya Rupesh headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/smr7071.jpg)
Shreya Rupesh Comp Sci - Univ Park (BS) she/her Wayne, PA smr7071@psu.edu
![Douglas Sanders headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/dcs5821.jpg)
Douglas Sanders Liberal Arts (PMAJ) he/him Haymarket, VA dcs5821@psu.edu
![Amanda Sargen headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/ajs9367.jpg)
Amanda Sargen Mech Engr - Univ Park (BS) she/her York, PA ajs9367@psu.edu
![Samantha Sellmann headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/ses6443.jpg)
Samantha Sellmann Psychology (BS) she/her Brick, NJ ses6443@psu.edu
![Madeline Shanafelt headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/mms8193.jpg)
Madeline Shanafelt Liberal Arts (PMAJ) she/her Hollidaysburg, PA mms8193@psu.edu
![Maddie Christy Solano headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/mcs6300.jpg)
Maddie Christy Solano Comm Sci & Disorders (BS) she/her North Haledon, NJ mcs6300@psu.edu
![Christopher Stauffer headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/cjs7913.jpg)
Christopher Stauffer Liberal Arts (PMAJ) he/him Lititz, PA cjs7913@psu.edu
![Emily Stoller headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/ess5534.jpg)
Emily Stoller Earth Science & Plcy (BS) Geography (BA) she/her State College, PA ess5534@psu.edu
![Sarah Taylor headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/smt6314.jpg)
Sarah Taylor Communications (PMAJ) she/her Newtown, PA smt6314@psu.edu
![Lisa Wang headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/lzw5522.jpg)
Lisa Wang Biology (BS) she/her Palmyra, PA lzw5522@psu.edu
Current University Park Students
Schreyer Honors Orientation (SHO TIME)
Schreyer Honors College holds a welcoming and inclusive orientation to the Schreyer community for all new Scholars. Schreyer Honors Orientation (SHO TIME) is the beginning of your Schreyer journey.
During SHO TIME, Peer Educators introduce new Scholars to the college's academic requirements, mission and vision, community, student life, resources, and more. Peer Educators also serve as trusted friends, mentors, and advocates for all new Scholars, and they are eager to connect and engage with you throughout your orientation experience.
Schedule
Sunday, September 8, 2024
Registration and Check-In
- 3:45 PM - 4:00 PM
- Alumni Hall, HUB Robeson Center
Welcome to Schreyer. Your adventure begins. Come prepared to share your Penn State story with others in a small group setting.
New Schreyer Scholar Orientation
- 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
- Alumni Hall, HUB Robeson Center
Welcome to the Schreyer Honors College community. Enjoy dining with new Scholar peers and participating in unique ice breaker activities, and table conversations with Schreyer staff, current Scholars, and Scholar alumni.
Dean's Welcome
- 4:30 PM - 4:45 PM
- Alumni Hall, HUB Robeson Center
Join Dean Patrick T. Mather to learn more about the history, mission, vision, and values of the College and how you can apply your leadership experiences to shape your personal success in Schreyer.
Shaping Your Success in Schreyer
- 4:45 PM - 5:45 PM
- Alumni Hall, HUB Robeson Center
Meet the Schreyer Honors College staff and have your questions answered by current Scholars who are leaders in the community. Learn how your peers navigated their journey and gained useful advice to be successful in Schreyer.
If you have questions, please contact us at shotime@psu.edu.
Scholar Involvement Fair
We invite you to check out the All-Scholar Involvement Fair on September 8 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in Atherton Hall. This is your chance to learn about student organizations in Schreyer and other unique opportunities for Schreyer Scholars.
Peer Educators
Director
![Lia Gerboc headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/lng5172.jpg)
Lia Gerboc Biology (BS) she/her/hers Lake Mary, FL lng5172@psu.edu
![Emma Khoury headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/emk5948.jpg)
Emma Khoury Biology (BS) she/her/hers Shrewsbury, PA emk5948@psu.edu
Peer Leader
![Katie Estes headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/kme5596.jpg)
Katie Estes Integrative Science (BS) Spanish (BA) she/her Hummelstown, PA kme5596@psu.edu
![Shreya Gorawala headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/sjg6326.jpg)
Shreya Gorawala Science (BS) she/her Ambler, PA sjg6326@psu.edu
![Emilie Horton headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/egh5219.jpg)
Emilie Horton Accounting (MACC) Accounting (BS) she/her/hers Irwin, PA egh5219@psu.edu
![Jackie Kiszka headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/jmk7074.jpg)
Jackie Kiszka Meteo & Atmosph Scnce (BS) she/her York, PA jmk7074@psu.edu
![Cameron Koch headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/cgk5194.jpg)
Cameron Koch Biology (BS) he/him Coopersburg, PA cgk5194@psu.edu
![Joe Mast headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/jlm7935.jpg)
Joe Mast Industrial Engr (BS) he/him Carlisle, PA jlm7935@psu.edu
![Owen Nasal headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/omn5039.jpg)
Owen Nasal Mathematics (BS) he/him State College, PA omn5039@psu.edu
![Ava Nociforo headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/agn5131.jpg)
Ava Nociforo Comm Arts & Sciences (BA) Advt/Publ Relations (BA) she/her Horsham, PA agn5131@psu.edu
![Katie Seidel headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/kjs6865.jpg)
Katie Seidel Environmntl Sys Engr (BS) she/her Mount Airy, MD kjs6865@psu.edu
![Aneesh Singh headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/azs7281.jpg)
Aneesh Singh Data Sciences (BS) he/him Metuchen, NJ azs7281@psu.edu
![Mabel Tong headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/mst5405.jpg)
Mabel Tong Biology (BS) she/her State College, PA mst5405@psu.edu
![Matt Visomirski headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/mav5583.jpg)
Matt Visomirski Physics (BS) Mathematics (BS) he/him/his Jenkintown, PA mav5583@psu.edu
Peer Educator
![Kamryn Andes headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/kba5394.jpg)
Kamryn Andes Vet & Biomedical Sc (BS) she/her Ephrata, PA kba5394@psu.edu
![Jui Baliga headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/jmb9577.jpg)
Jui Baliga Psychology (BA) she/her Mesaimeer Doha, QAT jmb9577@psu.edu
![Siddhardha Basu headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/syb5570.jpg)
Siddhardha Basu Comp Sci - Univ Park (BS) he/him Mechanicsburg, PA syb5570@psu.edu
![Pradham Bathini headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/pkb5363.jpg)
Pradham Bathini Biochem & Molec Biol (BS) he/him Mechanicsburg, PA pkb5363@psu.edu
![Lillian Clayton headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/ljc5970.jpg)
Lillian Clayton Info Sciences & Tech (PMAJ) she/her Duncansville, PA ljc5970@psu.edu
![Giorgio Corti headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/gzc5299.jpg)
Giorgio Corti Management (BS) he/him Oggiono, LC gzc5299@psu.edu
![Alaina Cummings headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/anc6008.jpg)
Alaina Cummings Engr Premajor (PMAJ) she/her Brookhaven, PA anc6008@psu.edu
![Cate Didenko headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/cmd7071.jpg)
Cate Didenko Biobehavioral Health (BS) she/her Perkasie, PA cmd7071@psu.edu
![Kevin Ding headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/kxd5524.jpg)
Kevin Ding Biology (BS) he/him Hummelstown, PA kxd5524@psu.edu
![Will Draper headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/wrd5107.jpg)
Will Draper Science (PMAJ) he/him Springfield, PA wrd5107@psu.edu
![Gracy Franco Prasanna headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/gjf5257.jpg)
Gracy Franco Prasanna Info Sciences & Tech (PMAJ) she/her Nazareth, PA gjf5257@psu.edu
![Effie Frank headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/evf5331.jpg)
Effie Frank Science (PMAJ) she/her Valencia, PA evf5331@psu.edu
![Ethan Galley headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/emg6053.jpg)
Ethan Galley Criminology (BA) he/him White Oak, PA emg6053@psu.edu
![Lianna Gardner headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/lbg5362.jpg)
Lianna Gardner Landscape Arch (BLA) Spanish (BA) she/her Oxford, PA lbg5362@psu.edu
![Teja Gopalan headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/tzg5122.jpg)
Teja Gopalan Psychology (BS) Statistics (BS) they/them State College, PA tzg5122@psu.edu
![Carter Henninger headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/cjh6830.jpg)
Carter Henninger Engr Premajor (PMAJ) he/him Macungie, PA cjh6830@psu.edu
![Emily Hidalgo headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/ebh5466.jpg)
Emily Hidalgo Mathematics (BS) she/her Richboro, PA ebh5466@psu.edu
![Alexandra Iosava headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/avi5217.jpg)
Alexandra Iosava Div of Ug Studies (PMAJ) she/her Newtown, PA avi5217@psu.edu
![Sakshi Jain headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/sbj5481.jpg)
Sakshi Jain Engr Premajor (PMAJ) he/him Chester, PA sbj5481@psu.edu
![Tanvi Joshi headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/tsj5216.jpg)
Tanvi Joshi Economics (BA) Telecommunications (BA) she/her West Grove, PA tsj5216@psu.edu
![Rushil Kakkad headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/rkk5541.jpg)
Rushil Kakkad Engr Premajor (PMAJ) he/him Pittsburgh, PA rkk5541@psu.edu
![Nikitha Kanumuru headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/nsk5238.jpg)
Nikitha Kanumuru Earth & Mineral Sci (PMAJ) she/her Chester, PA nsk5238@psu.edu
![Leah Karwic headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/lek5428.jpg)
Leah Karwic Biochem & Molec Biol (BS) she/her Elverson, PA lek5428@psu.edu
![Sarah Kircher headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/shk5178.jpg)
Sarah Kircher Mathematics (BS) she/her Perkasie, PA shk5178@psu.edu
![Emmanuel Kraft headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/egk5217.jpg)
Emmanuel Kraft Public Policy (MPP) Comm Arts & Sciences (BS) Political Science (BA) he/him Chevy Chase, MD egk5217@psu.edu
![Sam Kratman headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/sak6244.jpg)
Sam Kratman Biology (BS) she/her Lincoln, RI sak6244@psu.edu
![Jackie Lewis headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/jpl6585.jpg)
Jackie Lewis Architectural Engr (BAE) she/her Leesburg, VA jpl6585@psu.edu
![Aditi Maheshwari headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/afm6441.jpg)
Aditi Maheshwari Physics (BS) she/her Breinigsville, PA afm6441@psu.edu
![Samuel Martin headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/sam8048.jpg)
Samuel Martin Health Policy/Admin (BS) he/him Newtown, PA sam8048@psu.edu
![Gianna Martinelli headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/gtm5192.jpg)
Gianna Martinelli International Poltcs (BA) Spanish (BA) she/her Wilmington, DE gtm5192@psu.edu
![Miguel Mascarenhas headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/mmm8348.jpg)
Miguel Mascarenhas Psychology (BS) he/him Mechanicsburg, PA mmm8348@psu.edu
![Kris Mendiratta headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/kfm5917.jpg)
Kris Mendiratta Engr Premajor (PMAJ) he/him West Chester, PA kfm5917@psu.edu
![Sagufta Muktadir headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/sjm7368.jpg)
Sagufta Muktadir Biomedical Engneerng (BS) she/her King of Prussia, PA sjm7368@psu.edu
![Damini Nair headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/dmn5491.jpg)
Damini Nair Biology (BS) Psychology (BS) she/her Thiruvananthapuram, KL INDIA dmn5491@psu.edu
![UK Nam headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/yfn5069.jpg)
UK Nam Biology (BS) he/him Media, PA yfn5069@psu.edu
![Emilia Palmer headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/eap5759.jpg)
Emilia Palmer Engr Premajor (PMAJ) she/her Garnet Valley, PA eap5759@psu.edu
![Kira Perna headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/kkp5635.jpg)
Kira Perna Science (PMAJ) she/her Bridgeville, PA kkp5635@psu.edu
![Ian Pierce headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/ijp5139.jpg)
Ian Pierce Data Sciences (BS) he/they Sammamish, WA ijp5139@psu.edu
![Kathryn Pinto headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/kxp5591.jpg)
Kathryn Pinto Film Production (BA) Glbl & Intrntl Studs (BA) she/her Shoreline, WA kxp5591@psu.edu
![Shreya Rupesh headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/smr7071.jpg)
Shreya Rupesh Comp Sci - Univ Park (BS) she/her Wayne, PA smr7071@psu.edu
![Douglas Sanders headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/dcs5821.jpg)
Douglas Sanders Liberal Arts (PMAJ) he/him Haymarket, VA dcs5821@psu.edu
![Amanda Sargen headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/ajs9367.jpg)
Amanda Sargen Mech Engr - Univ Park (BS) she/her York, PA ajs9367@psu.edu
![Samantha Sellmann headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/ses6443.jpg)
Samantha Sellmann Psychology (BS) she/her Brick, NJ ses6443@psu.edu
![Madeline Shanafelt headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/mms8193.jpg)
Madeline Shanafelt Liberal Arts (PMAJ) she/her Hollidaysburg, PA mms8193@psu.edu
![Maddie Christy Solano headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/mcs6300.jpg)
Maddie Christy Solano Comm Sci & Disorders (BS) she/her North Haledon, NJ mcs6300@psu.edu
![Christopher Stauffer headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/cjs7913.jpg)
Christopher Stauffer Liberal Arts (PMAJ) he/him Lititz, PA cjs7913@psu.edu
![Emily Stoller headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/ess5534.jpg)
Emily Stoller Earth Science & Plcy (BS) Geography (BA) she/her State College, PA ess5534@psu.edu
![Sarah Taylor headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/smt6314.jpg)
Sarah Taylor Communications (PMAJ) she/her Newtown, PA smt6314@psu.edu
![Lisa Wang headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/lzw5522.jpg)
Lisa Wang Biology (BS) she/her Palmyra, PA lzw5522@psu.edu
Current Commonwealth Campus Students
Schreyer Honors Orientation (SHO TIME)
Schreyer Honors College holds a welcoming and inclusive orientation to the Schreyer community for all new Scholars. Schreyer Honors Orientation (SHO TIME) is the beginning of your Schreyer journey.
During SHO TIME, Peer Educators introduce new Scholars to the college's academic requirements, mission and vision, community, student life, resources, and more through a virtual program. Peer Educators also serve as trusted friends, mentors, and advocates for all new Scholars, and they are eager to connect and engage with you throughout your orientation experience.
Schedule
Monday, August 26, 2024
Welcome to SHO TIME 2024
- 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
- Virtual
Join Dean Mather to learn more about the history of the College and key foundational values and strategies that will help you find belonging in the honors community.
If you have questions, please contact us at shotime@psu.edu.
Peer Educators
Director
![Lia Gerboc headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/lng5172.jpg)
Lia Gerboc Biology (BS) she/her/hers Lake Mary, FL lng5172@psu.edu
![Emma Khoury headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/emk5948.jpg)
Emma Khoury Biology (BS) she/her/hers Shrewsbury, PA emk5948@psu.edu
Peer Leader
![Katie Estes headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/kme5596.jpg)
Katie Estes Integrative Science (BS) Spanish (BA) she/her Hummelstown, PA kme5596@psu.edu
![Shreya Gorawala headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/sjg6326.jpg)
Shreya Gorawala Science (BS) she/her Ambler, PA sjg6326@psu.edu
![Emilie Horton headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/egh5219.jpg)
Emilie Horton Accounting (MACC) Accounting (BS) she/her/hers Irwin, PA egh5219@psu.edu
![Jackie Kiszka headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/jmk7074.jpg)
Jackie Kiszka Meteo & Atmosph Scnce (BS) she/her York, PA jmk7074@psu.edu
![Cameron Koch headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/cgk5194.jpg)
Cameron Koch Biology (BS) he/him Coopersburg, PA cgk5194@psu.edu
![Joe Mast headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/jlm7935.jpg)
Joe Mast Industrial Engr (BS) he/him Carlisle, PA jlm7935@psu.edu
![Owen Nasal headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/omn5039.jpg)
Owen Nasal Mathematics (BS) he/him State College, PA omn5039@psu.edu
![Ava Nociforo headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/agn5131.jpg)
Ava Nociforo Comm Arts & Sciences (BA) Advt/Publ Relations (BA) she/her Horsham, PA agn5131@psu.edu
![Katie Seidel headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/kjs6865.jpg)
Katie Seidel Environmntl Sys Engr (BS) she/her Mount Airy, MD kjs6865@psu.edu
![Aneesh Singh headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/azs7281.jpg)
Aneesh Singh Data Sciences (BS) he/him Metuchen, NJ azs7281@psu.edu
![Mabel Tong headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/mst5405.jpg)
Mabel Tong Biology (BS) she/her State College, PA mst5405@psu.edu
![Matt Visomirski headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/mav5583.jpg)
Matt Visomirski Physics (BS) Mathematics (BS) he/him/his Jenkintown, PA mav5583@psu.edu
Peer Educator
![Kamryn Andes headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/kba5394.jpg)
Kamryn Andes Vet & Biomedical Sc (BS) she/her Ephrata, PA kba5394@psu.edu
![Jui Baliga headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/jmb9577.jpg)
Jui Baliga Psychology (BA) she/her Mesaimeer Doha, QAT jmb9577@psu.edu
![Siddhardha Basu headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/syb5570.jpg)
Siddhardha Basu Comp Sci - Univ Park (BS) he/him Mechanicsburg, PA syb5570@psu.edu
![Pradham Bathini headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/pkb5363.jpg)
Pradham Bathini Biochem & Molec Biol (BS) he/him Mechanicsburg, PA pkb5363@psu.edu
![Lillian Clayton headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/ljc5970.jpg)
Lillian Clayton Info Sciences & Tech (PMAJ) she/her Duncansville, PA ljc5970@psu.edu
![Giorgio Corti headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/gzc5299.jpg)
Giorgio Corti Management (BS) he/him Oggiono, LC gzc5299@psu.edu
![Alaina Cummings headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/anc6008.jpg)
Alaina Cummings Engr Premajor (PMAJ) she/her Brookhaven, PA anc6008@psu.edu
![Cate Didenko headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/cmd7071.jpg)
Cate Didenko Biobehavioral Health (BS) she/her Perkasie, PA cmd7071@psu.edu
![Kevin Ding headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/kxd5524.jpg)
Kevin Ding Biology (BS) he/him Hummelstown, PA kxd5524@psu.edu
![Will Draper headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/wrd5107.jpg)
Will Draper Science (PMAJ) he/him Springfield, PA wrd5107@psu.edu
![Gracy Franco Prasanna headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/gjf5257.jpg)
Gracy Franco Prasanna Info Sciences & Tech (PMAJ) she/her Nazareth, PA gjf5257@psu.edu
![Effie Frank headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/evf5331.jpg)
Effie Frank Science (PMAJ) she/her Valencia, PA evf5331@psu.edu
![Ethan Galley headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/emg6053.jpg)
Ethan Galley Criminology (BA) he/him White Oak, PA emg6053@psu.edu
![Lianna Gardner headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/lbg5362.jpg)
Lianna Gardner Landscape Arch (BLA) Spanish (BA) she/her Oxford, PA lbg5362@psu.edu
![Teja Gopalan headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/tzg5122.jpg)
Teja Gopalan Psychology (BS) Statistics (BS) they/them State College, PA tzg5122@psu.edu
![Carter Henninger headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/cjh6830.jpg)
Carter Henninger Engr Premajor (PMAJ) he/him Macungie, PA cjh6830@psu.edu
![Emily Hidalgo headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/ebh5466.jpg)
Emily Hidalgo Mathematics (BS) she/her Richboro, PA ebh5466@psu.edu
![Alexandra Iosava headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/avi5217.jpg)
Alexandra Iosava Div of Ug Studies (PMAJ) she/her Newtown, PA avi5217@psu.edu
![Sakshi Jain headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/sbj5481.jpg)
Sakshi Jain Engr Premajor (PMAJ) he/him Chester, PA sbj5481@psu.edu
![Tanvi Joshi headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/tsj5216.jpg)
Tanvi Joshi Economics (BA) Telecommunications (BA) she/her West Grove, PA tsj5216@psu.edu
![Rushil Kakkad headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/rkk5541.jpg)
Rushil Kakkad Engr Premajor (PMAJ) he/him Pittsburgh, PA rkk5541@psu.edu
![Nikitha Kanumuru headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/nsk5238.jpg)
Nikitha Kanumuru Earth & Mineral Sci (PMAJ) she/her Chester, PA nsk5238@psu.edu
![Leah Karwic headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/lek5428.jpg)
Leah Karwic Biochem & Molec Biol (BS) she/her Elverson, PA lek5428@psu.edu
![Sarah Kircher headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/shk5178.jpg)
Sarah Kircher Mathematics (BS) she/her Perkasie, PA shk5178@psu.edu
![Emmanuel Kraft headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/egk5217.jpg)
Emmanuel Kraft Public Policy (MPP) Comm Arts & Sciences (BS) Political Science (BA) he/him Chevy Chase, MD egk5217@psu.edu
![Sam Kratman headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/sak6244.jpg)
Sam Kratman Biology (BS) she/her Lincoln, RI sak6244@psu.edu
![Jackie Lewis headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/jpl6585.jpg)
Jackie Lewis Architectural Engr (BAE) she/her Leesburg, VA jpl6585@psu.edu
![Aditi Maheshwari headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/afm6441.jpg)
Aditi Maheshwari Physics (BS) she/her Breinigsville, PA afm6441@psu.edu
![Samuel Martin headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/sam8048.jpg)
Samuel Martin Health Policy/Admin (BS) he/him Newtown, PA sam8048@psu.edu
![Gianna Martinelli headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/gtm5192.jpg)
Gianna Martinelli International Poltcs (BA) Spanish (BA) she/her Wilmington, DE gtm5192@psu.edu
![Miguel Mascarenhas headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/mmm8348.jpg)
Miguel Mascarenhas Psychology (BS) he/him Mechanicsburg, PA mmm8348@psu.edu
![Kris Mendiratta headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/kfm5917.jpg)
Kris Mendiratta Engr Premajor (PMAJ) he/him West Chester, PA kfm5917@psu.edu
![Sagufta Muktadir headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/sjm7368.jpg)
Sagufta Muktadir Biomedical Engneerng (BS) she/her King of Prussia, PA sjm7368@psu.edu
![Damini Nair headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/dmn5491.jpg)
Damini Nair Biology (BS) Psychology (BS) she/her Thiruvananthapuram, KL INDIA dmn5491@psu.edu
![UK Nam headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/yfn5069.jpg)
UK Nam Biology (BS) he/him Media, PA yfn5069@psu.edu
![Emilia Palmer headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/eap5759.jpg)
Emilia Palmer Engr Premajor (PMAJ) she/her Garnet Valley, PA eap5759@psu.edu
![Kira Perna headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/kkp5635.jpg)
Kira Perna Science (PMAJ) she/her Bridgeville, PA kkp5635@psu.edu
![Ian Pierce headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/ijp5139.jpg)
Ian Pierce Data Sciences (BS) he/they Sammamish, WA ijp5139@psu.edu
![Kathryn Pinto headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/kxp5591.jpg)
Kathryn Pinto Film Production (BA) Glbl & Intrntl Studs (BA) she/her Shoreline, WA kxp5591@psu.edu
![Shreya Rupesh headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/smr7071.jpg)
Shreya Rupesh Comp Sci - Univ Park (BS) she/her Wayne, PA smr7071@psu.edu
![Douglas Sanders headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/dcs5821.jpg)
Douglas Sanders Liberal Arts (PMAJ) he/him Haymarket, VA dcs5821@psu.edu
![Amanda Sargen headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/ajs9367.jpg)
Amanda Sargen Mech Engr - Univ Park (BS) she/her York, PA ajs9367@psu.edu
![Samantha Sellmann headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/ses6443.jpg)
Samantha Sellmann Psychology (BS) she/her Brick, NJ ses6443@psu.edu
![Madeline Shanafelt headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/mms8193.jpg)
Madeline Shanafelt Liberal Arts (PMAJ) she/her Hollidaysburg, PA mms8193@psu.edu
![Maddie Christy Solano headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/mcs6300.jpg)
Maddie Christy Solano Comm Sci & Disorders (BS) she/her North Haledon, NJ mcs6300@psu.edu
![Christopher Stauffer headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/cjs7913.jpg)
Christopher Stauffer Liberal Arts (PMAJ) he/him Lititz, PA cjs7913@psu.edu
![Emily Stoller headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/ess5534.jpg)
Emily Stoller Earth Science & Plcy (BS) Geography (BA) she/her State College, PA ess5534@psu.edu
![Sarah Taylor headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/smt6314.jpg)
Sarah Taylor Communications (PMAJ) she/her Newtown, PA smt6314@psu.edu
![Lisa Wang headshot](/img/admissions/orientation/peer-educators/lzw5522.jpg)