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Humanity in Perspective (HIP)
2024/25 Academic Year Registration

Thank you for your interest in Humanity in Perspective (HIP), a free, for-credit college course. HIP is a program of Oregon Humanities in collaboration with Bard College, Portland State University College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, and the Clemente Course in the Humanities.

Once you complete the form, you will get a chance to review your submission. Make sure you select "Confirm" at the end of the form to successfully submit your registration.

About Humanity in Perspective
Humanity in Perspective is a free college course for adults living on low incomes  and/or facing other barriers to continuing their education. HIP is offered by Oregon Humanities in partnership with Bard College, Portland State University College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, and the Clemente Course in the Humanities.

 

Please read the FAQ on our website before signing up. Questions? Feel free to contact Program Manager and Lead Instructor, Rozzell Medina, at: (971) 361-9883, or r.medina@oregonhumanities.org.


About this Form

Registration happens on a rolling basis. This means that the earlier you sign up, the more likely you are to have a spot in the course. We recommend that you register before the Priority Date listed for the course(s) in which you would like to enroll, although you can usually sign up until the start date of each course.
 
You can use this form to sign up for any course during the 2024/25 academic year. 
 
HIP alumni may register. If you have already earned 12 Clemente Course credits, you may be added to the waitlist.

This is not a competitive registration process. This application is to ensure that we have the correct information we need to contact you and get you registered--and that you meet basic eligibility requirements.

 

Your registration will be accepted unless you do not meet basic eligibility requirements, or if there is no longer space available in the course(s) you are applying to join. If you do not meet these requirements, or if there isn’t currently space, you will have an opportunity to request an exception or join the waitlist if you would like.

 

Please complete all parts of this form. You will be invited for a short Zoom or telephone conversation following completion of this registration form. All information in this form will be kept confidential.

Accessibility and Accommodations

We are committed to creating a learning environment that meets the needs of students. In your Zoom/telephone conversation, you will be invited to share any requests for accommodations or anticipated barriers that might affect your ability to participate and learn in this course. We will strive to meet requests for accommodations to our best ability, and these requests will not affect enrollment.


Course Dates

Please read the course dates carefully (below) before you register, so you know the timeframe(s) of the course(s) you are signing up for.

Fall 2024: What is Democracy? (1 credit) (in person at the Oregon Humanities office: 610 SW Alder St Suite 1111, Portland, OR 97205) Dates: September 30; October 2, 7, 9, 16, & 21; November 6 Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. Winter 2025: Worlds Within Words (3 credits) (online via Zoom) Dates: January 13–March 20, 2025 Mondays and Thursdays from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. AND February 15 and March 15 (Saturdays) from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m. (No class on Monday, January 23, for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day) Spring 2025: Yesterday Was the Future (3 credits) (in person at the Oregon Humanities office: 610 SW Alder St Suite 1111, Portland, OR 97205) Dates: April 3–June 5, 2025 Mondays and Thursdays from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. AND April 19 and May 17 (Saturdays) from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Registration Information

Please note that while this is not a competitive registration process, and while you may enroll up to the start date of the course(s), signing up before the Priority Registration Date increases your chances of reserving a spot in the course. 

Fall 2024 Priority Registration Date: September 9, 2024 Final Registration Date: September 30, 2024 Winter 2025 Priority Registration Date: December 23, 2024 Final Registration Date: January 13, 2025

Spring 2025 Priority Registration Date: March 13, 2025 Final Registration Date: April 3, 2025


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Eligibility Questions

These questions help us determine if you are eligible to participate in Humanity in Perspective. If one of your answers makes you ineligible to proceed, you will be prompted to exit the form. If you have questions about why you are ineligible, or to request an exception, please contact Rozzell Medina.

 

HIP is for adults living on low incomes (less than two times the federal poverty guideline for annual household income, which is $27,180 for a single adult or $55,500 for a family of four) and for people who face systemic barriers to continuing their education.

 

Requesting financial information helps us ensure that those invited to participate in HIP could not otherwise afford such an opportunity. We will not request documentation of your income.


Income Eligibility
Based on the number of people in your household, your annual income must be no more than $27,180 to qualify for this program.
Income Eligibility
Based on the number of people in your household, your annual income must be no more than $36,620  to qualify for this program.
Income Eligibility
Based on the number of people in your household, your annual income must be no more than $46,060 to qualify for this program.
Income Eligibility
Based on the number of people in your household, your annual income must be no more than $55,500 to qualify for this program.
Income Eligibility
Based on the number of people in your household, your annual income must be no more than $64,940 to qualify for this program.
Income Eligibility
Based on the number of people in your household, your annual income must be no more than $74,380 to qualify for this program.
Income Eligibility
Based on the number of people in your household, your annual income must be no more than $83,820 to qualify for this program.
Income Eligibility
Based on the number of people in your household, your annual income must be no more than $93,260 to qualify for this program.
Income Eligibility
Based on the number of people in your household, your annual income must be no more than the total of $27,180 plus $9,440 per person in your household, not counting you. 

For example, a 3-person household's maximum income would be: $27,180 + $9,440 + $9,440 = $46,060.

HIP is generally for people who do not yet have a 4-year degree from a college or university in the United States. 


HIP class discussions, writing assignments, and readings (similar to reading and understanding a newspaper) will be in English, with support for students around English grammar, reading skills, and writing skills.

Eligibility
Because of your answers to one or more of the above questions, you may not be eligible for Humanity in Perspective. You must contact Rozzell at  r.medina@oregonhumanities.org to discuss your eligibility.  Please save this form and contact Rozzell before completing and submitting it.




Please Note:
Individuals may earn up to 9 free credits by completing Clemente Courses (including HIP). If you have earned fewer than 9 credits, you are eligible to join the course immediately (pending submission of this form and completion of a Zoom or phone interview). If you have already earned 9 Clemente Credits, you are eligible to join the waitlist. Waitlisted individuals will be informed at least two weeks before each course whether or not there is space for them in the course(s) for which they apply.

Course Selection

You CAN use this form to sign up for one or more courses.


Attendance Questions

In HIP, accountability to one’s self and peers is important. Still, we understand that unexpected things can occur, making it difficult to keep every commitment. We ask that students who register for either of these courses commit to attending 75-100% of our class meetings, if possible.




Please let us know if you decide to drop the course so that we can open that space for another student. We will cancel your registration if we are unable to reach you via the contact information you provide, following several attempts.


After you click "submit," you will be asked to review and confirm your responses. Make sure to select "confirm" at the bottom of the next page to successfully submit your application.
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