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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$7.7M+ in grants and scholarships awarded to Scholars

300 incoming first-year Scholars

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

Seven students earn University nominations for competitive UK scholarships Sep 16, 2026
Fifteen Penn Staters named 2026 Alumni Fellows Sep 16, 2026
Kleppinger Intern puts political science studies into practice in Harrisburg Sep 15, 2026
Who gets the kidney? AI chatbots do not make the same moral choices humans do Sep 14, 2026

Upcoming Events

Sep 23

Distinguished Honors Faculty Program: Stories from Research Abroad

Sep 24

Career Expo

Sep 24

Open for Debate: Disagree Better

Sep 26

Distance with the Dean

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Academic Deadlines

Sep 30

Priority Registration Opens

Oct 9

Thesis Check-In for Spring 2027 Graduates

Oct 16

Schreyer Plan Due

Oct 23

Thesis Format Review for Fall 2026 Graduates

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I have two older brothers who graduated from the Honors College, and I was able to see them go through their college experience and all the opportunities they had. I visited them a few times in Atherton Hall, which made me fall in love with the College. I saw this as a place where I can find great opportunities and do some really great things.
Brenden Sosnader ' 19 Computer Science, Statistics