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

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.

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

2025 orientation information will be available in Spring 2025.

Foundations 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.

Week 1
Welcome to College

What is community? Basis of Schreyer as a community?

Week 2
Finding Your Why: Aligning Passion and Purpose

Why are you in college? Personal goal vs. external pressures and expectations

Week 3
Time Tango: Dancing with Deadlines

Managing your involvements, time management tools and techniques

Week 4
Study Hacks: Ace Your Academics

Memory and metacognition, using AI as a study tool

Week 5
Wellness 101: Thrive & Revive

Using the Schreyer Plan to reflect on student involvement, campus resources for health and wellness

Week 6
Break: No Class
Week 7
Courageous Conversations: Tackling Tough Topics

Conflict resolution, respect for human differences

Week 8
Building Bridges with Professors

Requesting letters, email etiquette, attending office hours

Week 9
Vote and Voice: Navigating Civic Engagement

What you should bring to and take away from a service experience

Week 10
Dealing with the Low Point: Stress & Anxiety

"Treat Week"

Week 11
Dollars & Sense: Navigating Your Finances

Emergency fund, grants, budgeting

Week 12
Future Forward: Crafting Your Path Ahead

Campus resources for resumes, research, internships, volunteering, etc.

Week 13
Navigating the Triad: Leading, Following, and Allying

How to lead and follow, using your voice to support others, working on teams

Week 14
Putting It All Together

Taking everything covered during the semester and putting it all together

Week 15
No 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 Community
The 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
Lia Gerboc Biology (BS) she/her/hers Lake Mary, FL lng5172@psu.edu
Emma Khoury headshot
Emma Khoury Biology (BS) she/her/hers Shrewsbury, PA emk5948@psu.edu
Peer Leader
Katie Estes headshot
Katie Estes Integrative Science (BS) Spanish (BA) she/her Hummelstown, PA kme5596@psu.edu
Shreya Gorawala headshot
Shreya Gorawala Integrative Science (BS) she/her Ambler, PA sjg6326@psu.edu
Emilie Horton headshot
Emilie Horton Accounting (MACC) Accounting (BS) she/her/hers Irwin, PA egh5219@psu.edu
Jackie Kiszka headshot
Jackie Kiszka Meteo & Atmosph Scnce (BS) she/her York, PA jmk7074@psu.edu
Cameron Koch headshot
Cameron Koch Biology (BS) he/him Coopersburg, PA cgk5194@psu.edu
Joe Mast headshot
Joe Mast Industrial Engr (BS) he/him Carlisle, PA jlm7935@psu.edu
Owen Nasal headshot
Owen Nasal Mathematics (BS) he/him State College, PA omn5039@psu.edu
Ava Nociforo headshot
Ava Nociforo Comm Arts & Sciences (BA) Advt/Publ Relations (BA) she/her Horsham, PA agn5131@psu.edu
Katie Seidel headshot
Katie Seidel Environmntl Sys Engr (BS) she/her Mount Airy, MD kjs6865@psu.edu
Aneesh Singh headshot
Aneesh Singh Data Sciences (BS) he/him Metuchen, NJ azs7281@psu.edu
Mabel Tong headshot
Mabel Tong Biology (BS) she/her State College, PA mst5405@psu.edu
Matt Visomirski headshot
Matt Visomirski Physics (BS) Mathematics (BS) he/him/his Jenkintown, PA mav5583@psu.edu
Peer Educator
Kamryn Andes headshot
Kamryn Andes Vet & Biomedical Sc (BS) she/her Ephrata, PA kba5394@psu.edu
Jui Baliga headshot
Jui Baliga Psychology (BA) she/her Mesaimeer Doha, QAT jmb9577@psu.edu
Siddhardha Basu headshot
Siddhardha Basu Comp Sci - Univ Park (BS) he/him Mechanicsburg, PA syb5570@psu.edu
Pradham Bathini headshot
Pradham Bathini Biochem & Molec Biol (BS) he/him Mechanicsburg, PA pkb5363@psu.edu
Lillian Clayton headshot
Lillian Clayton Info Sciences & Tech (PMAJ) she/her Duncansville, PA ljc5970@psu.edu
Giorgio Corti headshot
Giorgio Corti Management (BS) he/him Oggiono, LC gzc5299@psu.edu
Alaina Cummings headshot
Alaina Cummings Nuclear Engineering (BS) she/her Brookhaven, PA anc6008@psu.edu
Cate Didenko headshot
Cate Didenko Biobehavioral Health (BS) she/her Perkasie, PA cmd7071@psu.edu
Kevin Ding headshot
Kevin Ding Biology (BS) he/him Hummelstown, PA kxd5524@psu.edu
Will Draper headshot
Will Draper Science (PMAJ) he/him Springfield, PA wrd5107@psu.edu
Gracy Franco Prasanna headshot
Gracy Franco Prasanna Data Sciences (BS) she/her Nazareth, PA gjf5257@psu.edu
Effie Frank headshot
Effie Frank Imnlgy & Infctus Dis (BS) she/her Valencia, PA evf5331@psu.edu
Ethan Galley headshot
Ethan Galley Criminology (BA) he/him White Oak, PA emg6053@psu.edu
Lianna Gardner headshot
Lianna Gardner Landscape Arch (BLA) Spanish (BA) she/her Oxford, PA lbg5362@psu.edu
Teja Gopalan headshot
Teja Gopalan Psychology (BS) Statistics (BS) they/them State College, PA tzg5122@psu.edu
Carter Henninger headshot
Carter Henninger Engr Premajor (PMAJ) he/him Macungie, PA cjh6830@psu.edu
Emily Hidalgo headshot
Emily Hidalgo Mathematics (BS) she/her Richboro, PA ebh5466@psu.edu
Alexandra Iosava headshot
Alexandra Iosava Div of Ug Studies (PMAJ) she/her Newtown, PA avi5217@psu.edu
Sakshi Jain headshot
Sakshi Jain Comp Sci - Univ Park (BS) he/him Chester, PA sbj5481@psu.edu
Tanvi Joshi headshot
Tanvi Joshi Economics (BA) Telecommunications (BA) she/her West Grove, PA tsj5216@psu.edu
Rushil Kakkad headshot
Rushil Kakkad Comp Sci - Univ Park (BS) he/him Pittsburgh, PA rkk5541@psu.edu
Nikitha Kanumuru headshot
Nikitha Kanumuru Mat Sci and Engr (BS) she/her Chester, PA nsk5238@psu.edu
Leah Karwic headshot
Leah Karwic Biochem & Molec Biol (BS) she/her Elverson, PA lek5428@psu.edu
Sarah Kircher headshot
Sarah Kircher Mathematics (BS) she/her Perkasie, PA shk5178@psu.edu
Emmanuel Kraft headshot
Emmanuel Kraft Public Policy (MPP) Comm Arts & Sciences (BS) Political Science (BA) he/him Chevy Chase, MD egk5217@psu.edu
Sam Kratman headshot
Sam Kratman Biology (BS) she/her Lincoln, RI sak6244@psu.edu
Jackie Lewis headshot
Jackie Lewis Architectural Engr (BAE) she/her Leesburg, VA jpl6585@psu.edu
Aditi Maheshwari headshot
Aditi Maheshwari Physics (BS) she/her Breinigsville, PA afm6441@psu.edu
Samuel Martin headshot
Samuel Martin Health Policy/Admin (BS) he/him Newtown, PA sam8048@psu.edu
Gianna Martinelli headshot
Gianna Martinelli International Poltcs (BA) Spanish (BA) she/her Wilmington, DE gtm5192@psu.edu
Miguel Mascarenhas headshot
Miguel Mascarenhas Psychology (BS) he/him Mechanicsburg, PA mmm8348@psu.edu
Kris Mendiratta headshot
Kris Mendiratta Engr Premajor (PMAJ) he/him West Chester, PA kfm5917@psu.edu
Sagufta Muktadir headshot
Sagufta Muktadir Biomedical Engneerng (BS) she/her King of Prussia, PA sjm7368@psu.edu
Damini Nair headshot
Damini Nair Biology (BS) Psychology (BS) she/her Thiruvananthapuram, KL INDIA dmn5491@psu.edu
UK Nam headshot
UK Nam Biology (BS) he/him Media, PA yfn5069@psu.edu
Emilia Palmer headshot
Emilia Palmer Comp Sci - Univ Park (BS) she/her Garnet Valley, PA eap5759@psu.edu
Kira Perna headshot
Kira Perna Science (PMAJ) she/her Bridgeville, PA kkp5635@psu.edu
Leona Pierce headshot
Leona Pierce Data Sciences (BS) Mathematics (BS) she/they Sammamish, WA ijp5139@psu.edu
Kathryn Pinto headshot
Kathryn Pinto Film Production (BA) Glbl & Intrntl Studs (BA) she/her Shoreline, WA kxp5591@psu.edu
Shreya Rupesh headshot
Shreya Rupesh Comp Sci - Univ Park (BS) she/her Wayne, PA smr7071@psu.edu
Douglas Sanders headshot
Douglas Sanders Liberal Arts (PMAJ) he/him Haymarket, VA dcs5821@psu.edu
Amanda Sargen headshot
Amanda Sargen Mech Engr - Univ Park (BS) she/her York, PA ajs9367@psu.edu
Samantha Sellmann headshot
Samantha Sellmann Psychology (BS) she/her Brick, NJ ses6443@psu.edu
Madeline Shanafelt headshot
Madeline Shanafelt Liberal Arts (PMAJ) she/her Hollidaysburg, PA mms8193@psu.edu
Maddie Christy Solano headshot
Maddie Christy Solano Comm Sci & Disorders (BS) she/her North Haledon, NJ mcs6300@psu.edu
Christopher Stauffer headshot
Christopher Stauffer Political Science (BA) he/him Lititz, PA cjs7913@psu.edu
Emily Stoller headshot
Emily Stoller Earth Science & Plcy (BS) Geography (BA) she/her State College, PA ess5534@psu.edu
Sarah Taylor headshot
Sarah Taylor Telecommunications (BA) she/her Newtown, PA smt6314@psu.edu
Lisa Wang headshot
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

2025 orientation information will be available in Spring 2025.

Foundations 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.

Week 1
Welcome to College

What is community? Basis of Schreyer as a community?

Week 2
Finding Your Why: Aligning Passion and Purpose

Why are you in college? Personal goal vs. external pressures and expectations

Week 3
Time Tango: Dancing with Deadlines

Managing your involvements, time management tools and techniques

Week 4
Study Hacks: Ace Your Academics

Memory and metacognition, using AI as a study tool

Week 5
Wellness 101: Thrive & Revive

Using the Schreyer Plan to reflect on student involvement, campus resources for health and wellness

Week 6
Break: No Class
Week 7
Courageous Conversations: Tackling Tough Topics

Conflict resolution, respect for human differences

Week 8
Building Bridges with Professors

Requesting letters, email etiquette, attending office hours

Week 9
Vote and Voice: Navigating Civic Engagement

What you should bring to and take away from a service experience

Week 10
Dealing with the Low Point: Stress & Anxiety

"Treat Week"

Week 11
Dollars & Sense: Navigating Your Finances

Emergency fund, grants, budgeting

Week 12
Future Forward: Crafting Your Path Ahead

Campus resources for resumes, research, internships, volunteering, etc.

Week 13
Navigating the Triad: Leading, Following, and Allying

How to lead and follow, using your voice to support others, working on teams

Week 14
Putting It All Together

Taking everything covered during the semester and putting it all together

Week 15
No Class

Peer Educators

Director
Lia Gerboc headshot
Lia Gerboc Biology (BS) she/her/hers Lake Mary, FL lng5172@psu.edu
Emma Khoury headshot
Emma Khoury Biology (BS) she/her/hers Shrewsbury, PA emk5948@psu.edu
Peer Leader
Katie Estes headshot
Katie Estes Integrative Science (BS) Spanish (BA) she/her Hummelstown, PA kme5596@psu.edu
Shreya Gorawala headshot
Shreya Gorawala Integrative Science (BS) she/her Ambler, PA sjg6326@psu.edu
Emilie Horton headshot
Emilie Horton Accounting (MACC) Accounting (BS) she/her/hers Irwin, PA egh5219@psu.edu
Jackie Kiszka headshot
Jackie Kiszka Meteo & Atmosph Scnce (BS) she/her York, PA jmk7074@psu.edu
Cameron Koch headshot
Cameron Koch Biology (BS) he/him Coopersburg, PA cgk5194@psu.edu
Joe Mast headshot
Joe Mast Industrial Engr (BS) he/him Carlisle, PA jlm7935@psu.edu
Owen Nasal headshot
Owen Nasal Mathematics (BS) he/him State College, PA omn5039@psu.edu
Ava Nociforo headshot
Ava Nociforo Comm Arts & Sciences (BA) Advt/Publ Relations (BA) she/her Horsham, PA agn5131@psu.edu
Katie Seidel headshot
Katie Seidel Environmntl Sys Engr (BS) she/her Mount Airy, MD kjs6865@psu.edu
Aneesh Singh headshot
Aneesh Singh Data Sciences (BS) he/him Metuchen, NJ azs7281@psu.edu
Mabel Tong headshot
Mabel Tong Biology (BS) she/her State College, PA mst5405@psu.edu
Matt Visomirski headshot
Matt Visomirski Physics (BS) Mathematics (BS) he/him/his Jenkintown, PA mav5583@psu.edu
Peer Educator
Kamryn Andes headshot
Kamryn Andes Vet & Biomedical Sc (BS) she/her Ephrata, PA kba5394@psu.edu
Jui Baliga headshot
Jui Baliga Psychology (BA) she/her Mesaimeer Doha, QAT jmb9577@psu.edu
Siddhardha Basu headshot
Siddhardha Basu Comp Sci - Univ Park (BS) he/him Mechanicsburg, PA syb5570@psu.edu
Pradham Bathini headshot
Pradham Bathini Biochem & Molec Biol (BS) he/him Mechanicsburg, PA pkb5363@psu.edu
Lillian Clayton headshot
Lillian Clayton Info Sciences & Tech (PMAJ) she/her Duncansville, PA ljc5970@psu.edu
Giorgio Corti headshot
Giorgio Corti Management (BS) he/him Oggiono, LC gzc5299@psu.edu
Alaina Cummings headshot
Alaina Cummings Nuclear Engineering (BS) she/her Brookhaven, PA anc6008@psu.edu
Cate Didenko headshot
Cate Didenko Biobehavioral Health (BS) she/her Perkasie, PA cmd7071@psu.edu
Kevin Ding headshot
Kevin Ding Biology (BS) he/him Hummelstown, PA kxd5524@psu.edu
Will Draper headshot
Will Draper Science (PMAJ) he/him Springfield, PA wrd5107@psu.edu
Gracy Franco Prasanna headshot
Gracy Franco Prasanna Data Sciences (BS) she/her Nazareth, PA gjf5257@psu.edu
Effie Frank headshot
Effie Frank Imnlgy & Infctus Dis (BS) she/her Valencia, PA evf5331@psu.edu
Ethan Galley headshot
Ethan Galley Criminology (BA) he/him White Oak, PA emg6053@psu.edu
Lianna Gardner headshot
Lianna Gardner Landscape Arch (BLA) Spanish (BA) she/her Oxford, PA lbg5362@psu.edu
Teja Gopalan headshot
Teja Gopalan Psychology (BS) Statistics (BS) they/them State College, PA tzg5122@psu.edu
Carter Henninger headshot
Carter Henninger Engr Premajor (PMAJ) he/him Macungie, PA cjh6830@psu.edu
Emily Hidalgo headshot
Emily Hidalgo Mathematics (BS) she/her Richboro, PA ebh5466@psu.edu
Alexandra Iosava headshot
Alexandra Iosava Div of Ug Studies (PMAJ) she/her Newtown, PA avi5217@psu.edu
Sakshi Jain headshot
Sakshi Jain Comp Sci - Univ Park (BS) he/him Chester, PA sbj5481@psu.edu
Tanvi Joshi headshot
Tanvi Joshi Economics (BA) Telecommunications (BA) she/her West Grove, PA tsj5216@psu.edu
Rushil Kakkad headshot
Rushil Kakkad Comp Sci - Univ Park (BS) he/him Pittsburgh, PA rkk5541@psu.edu
Nikitha Kanumuru headshot
Nikitha Kanumuru Mat Sci and Engr (BS) she/her Chester, PA nsk5238@psu.edu
Leah Karwic headshot
Leah Karwic Biochem & Molec Biol (BS) she/her Elverson, PA lek5428@psu.edu
Sarah Kircher headshot
Sarah Kircher Mathematics (BS) she/her Perkasie, PA shk5178@psu.edu
Emmanuel Kraft headshot
Emmanuel Kraft Public Policy (MPP) Comm Arts & Sciences (BS) Political Science (BA) he/him Chevy Chase, MD egk5217@psu.edu
Sam Kratman headshot
Sam Kratman Biology (BS) she/her Lincoln, RI sak6244@psu.edu
Jackie Lewis headshot
Jackie Lewis Architectural Engr (BAE) she/her Leesburg, VA jpl6585@psu.edu
Aditi Maheshwari headshot
Aditi Maheshwari Physics (BS) she/her Breinigsville, PA afm6441@psu.edu
Samuel Martin headshot
Samuel Martin Health Policy/Admin (BS) he/him Newtown, PA sam8048@psu.edu
Gianna Martinelli headshot
Gianna Martinelli International Poltcs (BA) Spanish (BA) she/her Wilmington, DE gtm5192@psu.edu
Miguel Mascarenhas headshot
Miguel Mascarenhas Psychology (BS) he/him Mechanicsburg, PA mmm8348@psu.edu
Kris Mendiratta headshot
Kris Mendiratta Engr Premajor (PMAJ) he/him West Chester, PA kfm5917@psu.edu
Sagufta Muktadir headshot
Sagufta Muktadir Biomedical Engneerng (BS) she/her King of Prussia, PA sjm7368@psu.edu
Damini Nair headshot
Damini Nair Biology (BS) Psychology (BS) she/her Thiruvananthapuram, KL INDIA dmn5491@psu.edu
UK Nam headshot
UK Nam Biology (BS) he/him Media, PA yfn5069@psu.edu
Emilia Palmer headshot
Emilia Palmer Comp Sci - Univ Park (BS) she/her Garnet Valley, PA eap5759@psu.edu
Kira Perna headshot
Kira Perna Science (PMAJ) she/her Bridgeville, PA kkp5635@psu.edu
Leona Pierce headshot
Leona Pierce Data Sciences (BS) Mathematics (BS) she/they Sammamish, WA ijp5139@psu.edu
Kathryn Pinto headshot
Kathryn Pinto Film Production (BA) Glbl & Intrntl Studs (BA) she/her Shoreline, WA kxp5591@psu.edu
Shreya Rupesh headshot
Shreya Rupesh Comp Sci - Univ Park (BS) she/her Wayne, PA smr7071@psu.edu
Douglas Sanders headshot
Douglas Sanders Liberal Arts (PMAJ) he/him Haymarket, VA dcs5821@psu.edu
Amanda Sargen headshot
Amanda Sargen Mech Engr - Univ Park (BS) she/her York, PA ajs9367@psu.edu
Samantha Sellmann headshot
Samantha Sellmann Psychology (BS) she/her Brick, NJ ses6443@psu.edu
Madeline Shanafelt headshot
Madeline Shanafelt Liberal Arts (PMAJ) she/her Hollidaysburg, PA mms8193@psu.edu
Maddie Christy Solano headshot
Maddie Christy Solano Comm Sci & Disorders (BS) she/her North Haledon, NJ mcs6300@psu.edu
Christopher Stauffer headshot
Christopher Stauffer Political Science (BA) he/him Lititz, PA cjs7913@psu.edu
Emily Stoller headshot
Emily Stoller Earth Science & Plcy (BS) Geography (BA) she/her State College, PA ess5534@psu.edu
Sarah Taylor headshot
Sarah Taylor Telecommunications (BA) she/her Newtown, PA smt6314@psu.edu
Lisa Wang headshot
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

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

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

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

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
Lia Gerboc Biology (BS) she/her/hers Lake Mary, FL lng5172@psu.edu
Emma Khoury headshot
Emma Khoury Biology (BS) she/her/hers Shrewsbury, PA emk5948@psu.edu
Peer Leader
Katie Estes headshot
Katie Estes Integrative Science (BS) Spanish (BA) she/her Hummelstown, PA kme5596@psu.edu
Shreya Gorawala headshot
Shreya Gorawala Integrative Science (BS) she/her Ambler, PA sjg6326@psu.edu
Emilie Horton headshot
Emilie Horton Accounting (MACC) Accounting (BS) she/her/hers Irwin, PA egh5219@psu.edu
Jackie Kiszka headshot
Jackie Kiszka Meteo & Atmosph Scnce (BS) she/her York, PA jmk7074@psu.edu
Cameron Koch headshot
Cameron Koch Biology (BS) he/him Coopersburg, PA cgk5194@psu.edu
Joe Mast headshot
Joe Mast Industrial Engr (BS) he/him Carlisle, PA jlm7935@psu.edu
Owen Nasal headshot
Owen Nasal Mathematics (BS) he/him State College, PA omn5039@psu.edu
Ava Nociforo headshot
Ava Nociforo Comm Arts & Sciences (BA) Advt/Publ Relations (BA) she/her Horsham, PA agn5131@psu.edu
Katie Seidel headshot
Katie Seidel Environmntl Sys Engr (BS) she/her Mount Airy, MD kjs6865@psu.edu
Aneesh Singh headshot
Aneesh Singh Data Sciences (BS) he/him Metuchen, NJ azs7281@psu.edu
Mabel Tong headshot
Mabel Tong Biology (BS) she/her State College, PA mst5405@psu.edu
Matt Visomirski headshot
Matt Visomirski Physics (BS) Mathematics (BS) he/him/his Jenkintown, PA mav5583@psu.edu
Peer Educator
Kamryn Andes headshot
Kamryn Andes Vet & Biomedical Sc (BS) she/her Ephrata, PA kba5394@psu.edu
Jui Baliga headshot
Jui Baliga Psychology (BA) she/her Mesaimeer Doha, QAT jmb9577@psu.edu
Siddhardha Basu headshot
Siddhardha Basu Comp Sci - Univ Park (BS) he/him Mechanicsburg, PA syb5570@psu.edu
Pradham Bathini headshot
Pradham Bathini Biochem & Molec Biol (BS) he/him Mechanicsburg, PA pkb5363@psu.edu
Lillian Clayton headshot
Lillian Clayton Info Sciences & Tech (PMAJ) she/her Duncansville, PA ljc5970@psu.edu
Giorgio Corti headshot
Giorgio Corti Management (BS) he/him Oggiono, LC gzc5299@psu.edu
Alaina Cummings headshot
Alaina Cummings Nuclear Engineering (BS) she/her Brookhaven, PA anc6008@psu.edu
Cate Didenko headshot
Cate Didenko Biobehavioral Health (BS) she/her Perkasie, PA cmd7071@psu.edu
Kevin Ding headshot
Kevin Ding Biology (BS) he/him Hummelstown, PA kxd5524@psu.edu
Will Draper headshot
Will Draper Science (PMAJ) he/him Springfield, PA wrd5107@psu.edu
Gracy Franco Prasanna headshot
Gracy Franco Prasanna Data Sciences (BS) she/her Nazareth, PA gjf5257@psu.edu
Effie Frank headshot
Effie Frank Imnlgy & Infctus Dis (BS) she/her Valencia, PA evf5331@psu.edu
Ethan Galley headshot
Ethan Galley Criminology (BA) he/him White Oak, PA emg6053@psu.edu
Lianna Gardner headshot
Lianna Gardner Landscape Arch (BLA) Spanish (BA) she/her Oxford, PA lbg5362@psu.edu
Teja Gopalan headshot
Teja Gopalan Psychology (BS) Statistics (BS) they/them State College, PA tzg5122@psu.edu
Carter Henninger headshot
Carter Henninger Engr Premajor (PMAJ) he/him Macungie, PA cjh6830@psu.edu
Emily Hidalgo headshot
Emily Hidalgo Mathematics (BS) she/her Richboro, PA ebh5466@psu.edu
Alexandra Iosava headshot
Alexandra Iosava Div of Ug Studies (PMAJ) she/her Newtown, PA avi5217@psu.edu
Sakshi Jain headshot
Sakshi Jain Comp Sci - Univ Park (BS) he/him Chester, PA sbj5481@psu.edu
Tanvi Joshi headshot
Tanvi Joshi Economics (BA) Telecommunications (BA) she/her West Grove, PA tsj5216@psu.edu
Rushil Kakkad headshot
Rushil Kakkad Comp Sci - Univ Park (BS) he/him Pittsburgh, PA rkk5541@psu.edu
Nikitha Kanumuru headshot
Nikitha Kanumuru Mat Sci and Engr (BS) she/her Chester, PA nsk5238@psu.edu
Leah Karwic headshot
Leah Karwic Biochem & Molec Biol (BS) she/her Elverson, PA lek5428@psu.edu
Sarah Kircher headshot
Sarah Kircher Mathematics (BS) she/her Perkasie, PA shk5178@psu.edu
Emmanuel Kraft headshot
Emmanuel Kraft Public Policy (MPP) Comm Arts & Sciences (BS) Political Science (BA) he/him Chevy Chase, MD egk5217@psu.edu
Sam Kratman headshot
Sam Kratman Biology (BS) she/her Lincoln, RI sak6244@psu.edu
Jackie Lewis headshot
Jackie Lewis Architectural Engr (BAE) she/her Leesburg, VA jpl6585@psu.edu
Aditi Maheshwari headshot
Aditi Maheshwari Physics (BS) she/her Breinigsville, PA afm6441@psu.edu
Samuel Martin headshot
Samuel Martin Health Policy/Admin (BS) he/him Newtown, PA sam8048@psu.edu
Gianna Martinelli headshot
Gianna Martinelli International Poltcs (BA) Spanish (BA) she/her Wilmington, DE gtm5192@psu.edu
Miguel Mascarenhas headshot
Miguel Mascarenhas Psychology (BS) he/him Mechanicsburg, PA mmm8348@psu.edu
Kris Mendiratta headshot
Kris Mendiratta Engr Premajor (PMAJ) he/him West Chester, PA kfm5917@psu.edu
Sagufta Muktadir headshot
Sagufta Muktadir Biomedical Engneerng (BS) she/her King of Prussia, PA sjm7368@psu.edu
Damini Nair headshot
Damini Nair Biology (BS) Psychology (BS) she/her Thiruvananthapuram, KL INDIA dmn5491@psu.edu
UK Nam headshot
UK Nam Biology (BS) he/him Media, PA yfn5069@psu.edu
Emilia Palmer headshot
Emilia Palmer Comp Sci - Univ Park (BS) she/her Garnet Valley, PA eap5759@psu.edu
Kira Perna headshot
Kira Perna Science (PMAJ) she/her Bridgeville, PA kkp5635@psu.edu
Leona Pierce headshot
Leona Pierce Data Sciences (BS) Mathematics (BS) she/they Sammamish, WA ijp5139@psu.edu
Kathryn Pinto headshot
Kathryn Pinto Film Production (BA) Glbl & Intrntl Studs (BA) she/her Shoreline, WA kxp5591@psu.edu
Shreya Rupesh headshot
Shreya Rupesh Comp Sci - Univ Park (BS) she/her Wayne, PA smr7071@psu.edu
Douglas Sanders headshot
Douglas Sanders Liberal Arts (PMAJ) he/him Haymarket, VA dcs5821@psu.edu
Amanda Sargen headshot
Amanda Sargen Mech Engr - Univ Park (BS) she/her York, PA ajs9367@psu.edu
Samantha Sellmann headshot
Samantha Sellmann Psychology (BS) she/her Brick, NJ ses6443@psu.edu
Madeline Shanafelt headshot
Madeline Shanafelt Liberal Arts (PMAJ) she/her Hollidaysburg, PA mms8193@psu.edu
Maddie Christy Solano headshot
Maddie Christy Solano Comm Sci & Disorders (BS) she/her North Haledon, NJ mcs6300@psu.edu
Christopher Stauffer headshot
Christopher Stauffer Political Science (BA) he/him Lititz, PA cjs7913@psu.edu
Emily Stoller headshot
Emily Stoller Earth Science & Plcy (BS) Geography (BA) she/her State College, PA ess5534@psu.edu
Sarah Taylor headshot
Sarah Taylor Telecommunications (BA) she/her Newtown, PA smt6314@psu.edu
Lisa Wang headshot
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

2025 orientation information will be available in Spring 2025.

Peer Educators

Director
Lia Gerboc headshot
Lia Gerboc Biology (BS) she/her/hers Lake Mary, FL lng5172@psu.edu
Emma Khoury headshot
Emma Khoury Biology (BS) she/her/hers Shrewsbury, PA emk5948@psu.edu
Peer Leader
Katie Estes headshot
Katie Estes Integrative Science (BS) Spanish (BA) she/her Hummelstown, PA kme5596@psu.edu
Shreya Gorawala headshot
Shreya Gorawala Integrative Science (BS) she/her Ambler, PA sjg6326@psu.edu
Emilie Horton headshot
Emilie Horton Accounting (MACC) Accounting (BS) she/her/hers Irwin, PA egh5219@psu.edu
Jackie Kiszka headshot
Jackie Kiszka Meteo & Atmosph Scnce (BS) she/her York, PA jmk7074@psu.edu
Cameron Koch headshot
Cameron Koch Biology (BS) he/him Coopersburg, PA cgk5194@psu.edu
Joe Mast headshot
Joe Mast Industrial Engr (BS) he/him Carlisle, PA jlm7935@psu.edu
Owen Nasal headshot
Owen Nasal Mathematics (BS) he/him State College, PA omn5039@psu.edu
Ava Nociforo headshot
Ava Nociforo Comm Arts & Sciences (BA) Advt/Publ Relations (BA) she/her Horsham, PA agn5131@psu.edu
Katie Seidel headshot
Katie Seidel Environmntl Sys Engr (BS) she/her Mount Airy, MD kjs6865@psu.edu
Aneesh Singh headshot
Aneesh Singh Data Sciences (BS) he/him Metuchen, NJ azs7281@psu.edu
Mabel Tong headshot
Mabel Tong Biology (BS) she/her State College, PA mst5405@psu.edu
Matt Visomirski headshot
Matt Visomirski Physics (BS) Mathematics (BS) he/him/his Jenkintown, PA mav5583@psu.edu
Peer Educator
Kamryn Andes headshot
Kamryn Andes Vet & Biomedical Sc (BS) she/her Ephrata, PA kba5394@psu.edu
Jui Baliga headshot
Jui Baliga Psychology (BA) she/her Mesaimeer Doha, QAT jmb9577@psu.edu
Siddhardha Basu headshot
Siddhardha Basu Comp Sci - Univ Park (BS) he/him Mechanicsburg, PA syb5570@psu.edu
Pradham Bathini headshot
Pradham Bathini Biochem & Molec Biol (BS) he/him Mechanicsburg, PA pkb5363@psu.edu
Lillian Clayton headshot
Lillian Clayton Info Sciences & Tech (PMAJ) she/her Duncansville, PA ljc5970@psu.edu
Giorgio Corti headshot
Giorgio Corti Management (BS) he/him Oggiono, LC gzc5299@psu.edu
Alaina Cummings headshot
Alaina Cummings Nuclear Engineering (BS) she/her Brookhaven, PA anc6008@psu.edu
Cate Didenko headshot
Cate Didenko Biobehavioral Health (BS) she/her Perkasie, PA cmd7071@psu.edu
Kevin Ding headshot
Kevin Ding Biology (BS) he/him Hummelstown, PA kxd5524@psu.edu
Will Draper headshot
Will Draper Science (PMAJ) he/him Springfield, PA wrd5107@psu.edu
Gracy Franco Prasanna headshot
Gracy Franco Prasanna Data Sciences (BS) she/her Nazareth, PA gjf5257@psu.edu
Effie Frank headshot
Effie Frank Imnlgy & Infctus Dis (BS) she/her Valencia, PA evf5331@psu.edu
Ethan Galley headshot
Ethan Galley Criminology (BA) he/him White Oak, PA emg6053@psu.edu
Lianna Gardner headshot
Lianna Gardner Landscape Arch (BLA) Spanish (BA) she/her Oxford, PA lbg5362@psu.edu
Teja Gopalan headshot
Teja Gopalan Psychology (BS) Statistics (BS) they/them State College, PA tzg5122@psu.edu
Carter Henninger headshot
Carter Henninger Engr Premajor (PMAJ) he/him Macungie, PA cjh6830@psu.edu
Emily Hidalgo headshot
Emily Hidalgo Mathematics (BS) she/her Richboro, PA ebh5466@psu.edu
Alexandra Iosava headshot
Alexandra Iosava Div of Ug Studies (PMAJ) she/her Newtown, PA avi5217@psu.edu
Sakshi Jain headshot
Sakshi Jain Comp Sci - Univ Park (BS) he/him Chester, PA sbj5481@psu.edu
Tanvi Joshi headshot
Tanvi Joshi Economics (BA) Telecommunications (BA) she/her West Grove, PA tsj5216@psu.edu
Rushil Kakkad headshot
Rushil Kakkad Comp Sci - Univ Park (BS) he/him Pittsburgh, PA rkk5541@psu.edu
Nikitha Kanumuru headshot
Nikitha Kanumuru Mat Sci and Engr (BS) she/her Chester, PA nsk5238@psu.edu
Leah Karwic headshot
Leah Karwic Biochem & Molec Biol (BS) she/her Elverson, PA lek5428@psu.edu
Sarah Kircher headshot
Sarah Kircher Mathematics (BS) she/her Perkasie, PA shk5178@psu.edu
Emmanuel Kraft headshot
Emmanuel Kraft Public Policy (MPP) Comm Arts & Sciences (BS) Political Science (BA) he/him Chevy Chase, MD egk5217@psu.edu
Sam Kratman headshot
Sam Kratman Biology (BS) she/her Lincoln, RI sak6244@psu.edu
Jackie Lewis headshot
Jackie Lewis Architectural Engr (BAE) she/her Leesburg, VA jpl6585@psu.edu
Aditi Maheshwari headshot
Aditi Maheshwari Physics (BS) she/her Breinigsville, PA afm6441@psu.edu
Samuel Martin headshot
Samuel Martin Health Policy/Admin (BS) he/him Newtown, PA sam8048@psu.edu
Gianna Martinelli headshot
Gianna Martinelli International Poltcs (BA) Spanish (BA) she/her Wilmington, DE gtm5192@psu.edu
Miguel Mascarenhas headshot
Miguel Mascarenhas Psychology (BS) he/him Mechanicsburg, PA mmm8348@psu.edu
Kris Mendiratta headshot
Kris Mendiratta Engr Premajor (PMAJ) he/him West Chester, PA kfm5917@psu.edu
Sagufta Muktadir headshot
Sagufta Muktadir Biomedical Engneerng (BS) she/her King of Prussia, PA sjm7368@psu.edu
Damini Nair headshot
Damini Nair Biology (BS) Psychology (BS) she/her Thiruvananthapuram, KL INDIA dmn5491@psu.edu
UK Nam headshot
UK Nam Biology (BS) he/him Media, PA yfn5069@psu.edu
Emilia Palmer headshot
Emilia Palmer Comp Sci - Univ Park (BS) she/her Garnet Valley, PA eap5759@psu.edu
Kira Perna headshot
Kira Perna Science (PMAJ) she/her Bridgeville, PA kkp5635@psu.edu
Leona Pierce headshot
Leona Pierce Data Sciences (BS) Mathematics (BS) she/they Sammamish, WA ijp5139@psu.edu
Kathryn Pinto headshot
Kathryn Pinto Film Production (BA) Glbl & Intrntl Studs (BA) she/her Shoreline, WA kxp5591@psu.edu
Shreya Rupesh headshot
Shreya Rupesh Comp Sci - Univ Park (BS) she/her Wayne, PA smr7071@psu.edu
Douglas Sanders headshot
Douglas Sanders Liberal Arts (PMAJ) he/him Haymarket, VA dcs5821@psu.edu
Amanda Sargen headshot
Amanda Sargen Mech Engr - Univ Park (BS) she/her York, PA ajs9367@psu.edu
Samantha Sellmann headshot
Samantha Sellmann Psychology (BS) she/her Brick, NJ ses6443@psu.edu
Madeline Shanafelt headshot
Madeline Shanafelt Liberal Arts (PMAJ) she/her Hollidaysburg, PA mms8193@psu.edu
Maddie Christy Solano headshot
Maddie Christy Solano Comm Sci & Disorders (BS) she/her North Haledon, NJ mcs6300@psu.edu
Christopher Stauffer headshot
Christopher Stauffer Political Science (BA) he/him Lititz, PA cjs7913@psu.edu
Emily Stoller headshot
Emily Stoller Earth Science & Plcy (BS) Geography (BA) she/her State College, PA ess5534@psu.edu
Sarah Taylor headshot
Sarah Taylor Telecommunications (BA) she/her Newtown, PA smt6314@psu.edu
Lisa Wang headshot
Lisa Wang Biology (BS) she/her Palmyra, PA lzw5522@psu.edu
Schreyer Scholar Edka Wong

After hearing about Schreyer from a friend, I was motivated to achieve the GPA to be accepted into the Honors College as a current Penn State student. Schreyer has provided me with leadership opportunities through the Schreyer Honors College Student Council, given me the ability to work closely with faculty, and held me accountable for my education.

Edka Wong ' 18 Political Science

Congratulations New Scholars New Scholar Orientation Experiences

New Student Orientation (NSO) Arrival Information