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Honors Credit/Grade Requirements

Honors Credit/Grade Requirement

Students in the campus Honors Program must meet requirements in the two general areas described below.  Students who are also in the Schreyer Honors College have additional requirements.

Honors Credit and Grade Requirements

  • Complete at least six honors credits per academic year
  • Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.33 or higher
  • Earn a minimum GPA of 3.20 each semester
  • Earn a grade of B or better for all honors credits
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Honors Event Attendance Requirements

  • Attend the fall and spring Student Research and Creativity Conference 
  • Attend at least two honors events per semester from a variety of optional events, including:
    • Speakers, films, or performances sponsored by the Teaching International Program;
    • Cultural excursions sponsored by a campus faculty member or organization;
    • Other events sponsored by the Honors Program.

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  • Schreyer Honors College
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Located on 52-acres, Penn State Greater Allegheny is a residential campus offering 2 year and 4 year degree programs, including the Bachelor in Social Work program, starting in Summer 2022.  Students benefit from small class sizes, numerous on-campus job opportunities, and a Digital Fluency Project which places an iPad in the hands of each student.  
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