Honors
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. The faculty and staff work to provide them with a rich and challenging academic experience as well as privileges that reflect their honors status. In order to remain in good standing within the program, students must participate in honors courses, maintain strong grade point averages, and participate in research, international study, or leadership activities.
Here are some opportunities for honors students:
- Take honors courses and (beginning in the second semester) 400-level courses with instructor approval.
- Qualify for merit-based scholarship awards (depending on GPA).
- Enjoy priority registration.
- Participate in honors trips and activities (planned by the Honors Student Organization).
- Use honors lounge and computer room on the 4th Floor, Sutherland Building.
Students enter the Abington Honors Program as first-semester students and complete the program at the end of the sophomore year.
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.
The Honors program is overseen by the Assistant Dean and coordinated by Dr. Andy August. Please direct any questions about Honors to Dr. August at axa24@psu.edu
The Schreyer Honors College
The Schreyer Honors College is a university-wide honors program enrolling students of exceptional ability. The Schreyer Honors College mission includes achieving academic excellence, building a global perspective and 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. The Schreyer Honors College also encourages and supports international study.
Please direct any questions about Honors Programs to Dr. Andy August at axa24@psu.edu .
