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The Schreyer Honors College offers students challenging academics, unique benefits, and the rare experience of a small liberal arts college within a large research university. Scholars have access to Penn State's top-tier faculty, extensive facilities and resources, and the world’s largest alumni association and are supported by a dedicated administration and community of motivated, high-achieving students.

Why Schreyer? First-Year Applicants
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By the Numbers Schreyer Statistics

2 residence halls at University Park, Atherton and Simmons, house the honors living-learning community

11 Penn State campuses enroll Schreyer Scholars

9 Penn State Distinguished Alumni

13 academic colleges enroll Schreyer Scholars — which means we have Scholars in every college

40% of Scholars travel abroad at least once during their time in Schreyer

37 states are home to Schreyer Scholars

Schreyer Scholar Taylor Haddad

The ‘Schreyer experience’ goes beyond checking off boxes for honors requirements. It’s a transformative experience that allows students to explore a wide array of interests with the support of an incredible team of University leaders and mentors.

Taylor Haddad ' 19 Biobehavioral Health

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Why Schreyer? First-Year Applicants