The benefits of Penn State Altoona's honors program include the following:
- Challenging and exciting coursework that will appear as Honors credits on your academic record (see curriculum page)
- Field trips to places such as the Smithsonian Institution, Thomas Jefferson's Monticello, and Frank Lloyd Wright's Falling Water
- Special academic seminars, arts events, and social gatherings
- Priority class registration
- Special Study Abroad benefits: Honors Students are given $500 toward any of the Altoona programs (see below)
- Fall Achievement Awards (about $100, awarded each spring to 20 or so students)
Study Away
As an Honors Student, you have unique opportunities to participate in Penn State Altoona Study Away programs. In addition to having an excellent chance to gain the competitive awards available from the Education Abroad office, you are eligible for an award of up to $500 from the Honors Program to be applied to your costs. Apply online now.
Students must have completed at least one semester's worth of honors work before being considered for this award. Eligibility also depends on the student's good standing in the program. The Penn State Altoona Honors Program has allocated $7500 per year for these awards.
For more information, visit the Study Away/Study Abroad page.
And sometimes art nights and Jeopardy nights!
Honors Art Night—Wednesday, February 19, 2025.
Angela Dong displaying her artwork inspired by Heidi Manfred's guidance.
Azeem Moussa explaining his artwork inspired by Heidi Manfred's guidance.
Caitlin Blessel showcasing her painting inspired by Heidi Manfred's guidance.
Samantha Valencia and Kylea Myers show off some swag from the Honors Program Jeopardy night.
Sidney Brown enjoys her victory at the Honors Program Jeopardy night.