Small Honors College, Large University Why Schreyer?

The Schreyer Honors College is truly unique. Our position within Penn State means that we can give our students access to the amazing resources of a major research institution while providing the support and community of a small liberal arts college. It's really the best of both worlds.

Joining the Honors College means that you will join a group of students who define the best in academic achievement, but who are also committed to changing their communities, their workplaces, and the world for the better.

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Neha Gupta receiving the International Childrens Peace Prizes

What Sets Us Apart The Schreyer Advantage

The Schreyer Honors College is widely and consistently recognized as one of the top undergraduate programs in the United States. With access to distinguished faculty, smaller honors class sizes, and individualized support, the honors experience at Penn State is designed to position students for success.

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Top Honors College

Penn State's Schreyer Honors College is one of seven public university honors programs that received a top rating from PublicUniversityHonors.com.

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300+ Honors Courses

A vibrant learning experience led by captivating instructors. These small, enrollment-capped classes are driven by lively, challenging discussions and energetic debate.

IUG Programs

Earn a bachelor's and a master's degree within five years.

Schreyer Scholars chatting during Founders Day

Our Community

Live among motivated students who are committed to making the most of their undergraduate experiences both inside and outside of the classroom.

Live, Learn & Lead
Schreyer Scholar Alejandro Cuevas working on his thesis

Honors Thesis

As a Scholar you are required to complete an undergraduate honors thesis representing the culmination of your honors experience.

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Priority Registration

Schreyer Scholars are able to schedule classes first — well before course registration begins for most Penn State students.

$7,900,000+ Awarded

Over 7.9 million dollars is awarded to Scholars in grants and scholarships on a yearly basis to support our mission.

Schreyer Scholar Markea Dickinson on a cliff in Argentina

Signature Study Abroad

We believe a well-developed and experience-based global perspective is critical to your success, wherever your path might lead after graduation.

Go Global

Start Here, Go Anywhere Where Our Graduates Go

Recent Graduates (2023-24)

Graduating with honors from Penn State opens up a world of opportunity. Scholar alumni can be found working, serving, and learning on six of the seven continents and all around the United States at top-tier graduate schools, leadership positions in commerce and industry, and some of the most esteemed public service initiatives.

Wherever you want to go from here, the Schreyer Honors College will help you get there.

Employers Graduate Schools
Outcome Type Percent of Graduates
Industry/Workforce 52%
Graduate/Professional School 48%
Schreyer Scholar Hannah Lombardo

With their small size and engaging professors, the hallmark feature of honors classes is being able to facilitate the deeper and more meaningful learning of course material in an intimate setting. Having that personal feedback in an environment that promotes asking questions has been very formative in my education.

Hannah Lombardo ' 20 Science BS/MBA

Small Honors College, Large University Why Schreyer?

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