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The Abington Honors Program
The Penn State Abington Honors Program fosters a community of outstanding students and committed faculty and staff. Entering first-year students are invited to participate in the program based on significant academic achievement and potential. Faculty and staff work to provide a rich and challenging academic experience with perks and privileges that reflect students' honors status. To remain in good standing in the program students must-
- participate in honors courses
- maintain strong grade point averages
- participate in research, international study or leadership activities
Students enter the Abington Honors Program as first-semester students and complete the program at the end of the sophomore year.
The Schreyer Honors College
The Schreyer Honors College is a university-wide honors program enrolling students of exceptional ability. Its mission-
- achieving academic excellence
- building a global perspective
- creating 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.
Abington Scholars
Students who successfully complete the Abington Honors Program, decide to pursue baccalaureate degrees in the Abington College, and maintain high grade point averages are eligible to become Abington Scholars. These students enjoy the privileges of honors status at Penn State Abington and remain eligible for some scholarship support.
