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The Schreyer Honors College is a university-wide program enrolling students of exceptional ability. Mission-
- Achieve academic excellence
- Build global perspective
- Create leadership and civic engagement
The core experiences of Schreyer scholars at Abington include honors coursework and an undergraduate thesis, a major piece of original research or creative activity. Schreyer also encourages and supports international study.
Ways to enter Schreyers Honors College-
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first-year students, completing a supplemental application; must have outstanding high school records and SAT scores (1350 minimum)
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Gateway Admissions - spring of sophomore year, minimum 3.7 GPA through three semesters and interest in pursuing original research leading to a thesis. Gateway Admissions are managed by the college in which the student will spend junior year. Students interested in pursuing Abington degrees should apply to Gateway Admissions through the Abington College.
The Schreyer Program at Penn State Abington
Academic Requirements: The Schreyer Honors College requires first-year students and sophomores to complete three honors courses for at least nine credits of honors coursework per year. First-year students (except those for whom English is a second language) must complete English 030 (which counts as an honors course). Students must earn a minimum 3.4 GPA each semester.
Schreyer Juniors at Penn State Abington complete seven honors credits by participating in two three-credit seminars and a one-credit library course.
Schreyer Honors Requirements
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Enroll in and pass English 30 during your first year, preferable during your first semester. Students who are not native speakers of English may have this requirement modified based on test results
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Schedule a First Year Seminar (FYS), preferably during your first semester; it does not need to be an Honors seminar
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Maintain a 3.4 GPA each semester. We expect much higher GPAs, but set this minimum to encourage exploration of courses and majors across the curriculum, as well as participation and leadership.
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Submit Annual Academic Plan (AAP) each year on time for advisor approval. Advisor-approved AAP is due at the end of the third week of classes. In addition priority registration for Schreyer Scholars for spring courses begins very early in fall semester.
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Complete at least 3 honors courses at least every academic year for a minimum of nine honors credits, in each of your first two years; for the remainder of your enrollment, you must complete 14 honors credits
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Submit a thesis proposal report (TPR) one year prior to your expected semester of graduation, and submit other required forms in a timely fashion.
