Penn State - Schreyer Honors College (SHC)

Through the Years History & Traditions

Learn about the rich history of the Schreyer Honors College — with stories and milestones that build upon what Penn State has done for nearly two centuries.

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What Sets Us Apart The Schreyer Advantage

Receive an outstanding honors education at a top-tier public research university. Supercharge your education at Penn State and become a Scholar in the Schreyer Honors College.

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A Community of Inspired Leaders

Learn about how our Scholars live, learn, and lead in the classroom, their communities, and around the world.

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300 incoming first-year Scholars

17,000+ living Scholar alumni

The Latest from Schreyer News & Events

Schreyer Scholar Victoria Vanriele running for Penn State's track and field team

Scholar and Track Star Serving as a Resource for Young Athletes August 17, 2021

Smeal and Scholar alum Uma Moriarity receives Penn State Alumni Achievement Award May 14, 2026
Penn State Sustainability celebrates 2026 sustainability award winners May 8, 2026
Faculty Senate honors five graduating seniors with 2026 John W. White Fellowships May 6, 2026
Schreyer Honors College announces 2026 student and faculty award winners May 5, 2026

Upcoming Events

May 27

Books with the Dean: House of Names

Jun 3

Books with the Dean: How to Know a Person

Aug 18

Books with the Dean: Murder on the Orient Express

Aug 26

Books with the Dean: The Anxious Achiever

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Academic Deadlines

Jun 5

Thesis Check-In for Summer 2026 Graduates

Jun 19

Graduation Activation

Jul 10

Thesis Format Review for Summer 2026 Graduates

Jul 13

Thesis Proposal Due for Summer 2027 Graduates

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I want to be able to find something through research that can help the rest of the world. If you find this one thing, that could change the course of everything afterward.
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