First-Year Students
Incoming students are formally invited to join the Honors Program during the summer scheduling phase of New Student Orientation (NSO). Incoming students typically have a high school grade point average (GPA) over 3.25, significantly high scores on the SAT, or a combination of high academic achievement in high school and supporting co-curricular engagements.
Current Penn State Students
Penn State students who take a full course load and have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.3 may be considered for the Honors Program.
Transfer Students
Transfer students who have an existing GPA of 3.25 may be considered for the Honors Program.
Retention Criteria
To remain in the Honors Program, a student must maintain a full academic course load, including one honors experience each semester, and the student must earn a cumulative GPA of at least 3.3.