Academic Orientation Module: Introduction to College, Introductory Courses in Math, Writing, Philosophy, Psychology, Sociology, Astronomy, and STEM Fields
 

Life Skills Module: Career Development, Soft Skills, Financial Literacy, Forgiveness & Healing, Building Healthy Relationships.
 

Creative Enrichment Module: Creative Writing, Creative Expression, Screenwriting, Film Studies, Music, Shakespeare, Yoga & Meditation, Modern Dance, Creative Expression, Mindfulness
 

There are three 7-Week PEP semesters during the year: Fall, Spring, Summer. There is a mandatory orientation session for new volunteers at the beginning of each PEP semester. See PEP Course Outlines. Approximately 25% of PEP courses are taught virtually via Zoom, which means that volunteers who reside outside of California can volunteer. If you are interested in teaching with PEP during the Fall Semester 2025 sign up on this Interest Form. The mandatory orientation in the Fall will be held virtually on August 24, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. PEP courses will begin on September 27.

PEP student volunteers are from various colleges including: USC, UC Irvine, Harvey Mudd College, Western University of Health Sciences, Claremont McKenna, San Diego State, Cal State San Bernardino, UC Davis, Sacramento State, Cal Poly Pomona, Pepperdine, Pitzer College, Cal State Los Angeles, UC Riverside, UCLA, University of Michigan, Cal State Fullerton, Pasadena City College.