The Penn State Berks Honors Program offers unique opportunities to talented, motivated Penn State Berks students. Through distinctive classes, enrichment of standard courses, and independent study and research experiences, honors students work closely with faculty and staff across campus to develop and reach their academic and career goals. They pursue special recognition through national research programs, scholarships, and fellowships. They travel across the U.S. and around the world for conferences, internships, and education abroad. They are ready for competitive graduate programs, leadership roles in their civic and professional lives, and fulfilling careers that take advantage of their innovation, creativity, and ability and desire to make an impact.
Why choose the Penn State Berks Honors Program?
Benefits of membership in the honors program include:
- Access to unique courses with honors faculty and students
- Enhanced opportunities for research, creative activities, and self-directed learning experiences suited to students seeking academic challenges
- Travel experiences throughout the U.S. and across the globe
- Priority scheduling of classes
- Eligibility for special scholarship and other funding opportunities
- A stimulating and supportive community of peers, faculty, and alumni
Additional Honors Opportunities
The Honors Club, which is open to all Penn State Berks students, is a student-led organization that complements the honors program and its educational goals through social, service, and networking activities for the honors community.
Students in the Schreyer Honors College, the University-wide honors program, are automatically members of the Berks Honors Program.
The Honors Program at Penn State Berks helps students explore and develop their academic, extracurricular, and professional interests while contributing to a culture of excellence and meaningful work.
apply for the honors program
Nathan Tam is earning both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees through the Integrated Undergraduate-Graduate (IUG) program at Penn State Berks — combining biochemistry and statistics to pursue his passion for interdisciplinary research, which has become the foundation for his Schreyer Honors College thesis.
