High School Equivalency Program

HEP Life

The HEP students attend classes:

Monday through Friday
From 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.with an hour for lunch
Each class is 55 minutes long
Students attend classes in English or Spanish

The core classes are:

Literature
Grammer
Math
Social Studies
Science

Other supplementary classes include:

Computers
Careers
Leadership
Community presentations
Career projects

The students receive a weekly stipend to cover personal expenses.

The students also enjoy many activities. The university has a complete activity room in the Student Union that includes video games, pool, and air hockey. Located close by is the university's REC center; sport activities, track in field where students can join in soccer games, frisbee and golf. The dorms sponsor many activities throughout the school year, including guest speakers, dances, social hours, special dinners, and day trips to the mountains or the coast.

Being a participant in the HEP program requires a lot of motivation and hard work. The academic school year is divided into three terms, and HEP has three groups each year. Each HEP group has approximately 8 to 10 weeks to study and prepare to take the G.E.D. examinations.

The students are housed in the University of Oregon dormitories where they live side by side with the other university students. The HEP students are assigned a roommate who is also participating in the HEP program. The dorms are an exciting place to live for the HEP students because it gives them a glimpse of what college life is all about. All meals are provided in the cafeteria where the food is served in a buffet-style three times daily. HEP students have the chance to participate in activities sponsored by the dorms, such as study sessions in the lounges, dances, guest speakers and special dinners. Other services provided by include mail service, laundry, bathrooms, and cleaning.