Become a Student Educator

Program commitments

To be eligible you need to commit to a process that includes:

Requirements

During the current academic year, you will need:

  • To be a PCC student in good standing.
  • To have a 2.5 GPA or above. This may be waived with instructor approval.
  • To meet standard prerequisites (WR/RD 115 and Math 20). These may be waived with instructor approval.
  • To be enrolled at PCC with at least 2 credits per term besides the Illumination Project.
  • During Winter and Spring terms, IP Student Educators may not take more than 13 credits in total.
  • To have a flexible enough schedule to meet outside of class time.

We are also looking for the ability to:

  • Follow through on commitments. This includes time commitments.
  • Work collaboratively in a diverse group.
  • You do not need any previous theater or social justice training!

How to apply

  • Limited space is available in the program so we encourage you to start the application process early!
  • Complete the online application – applications were due by December 13, 2024
    • You will need to include your name, phone number, student ID #, and email address.
    • Answer a few essay questions.
      • Applicants with a few thoughtful sentences or a short paragraph to each question will be contacted for an interview.
  • Applicants who are selected for an interview will be contacted via their PCC email address for scheduling.

What students are saying

"When I first entered IP I was unclear on how this class and the plays could teach me about oppression, since as a woman of color I live this life everyday. I was wrong what I didn’t realize was for the first time I would see how good the world could be without shame.

"The IP creates a classroom that is truly 'hate free'. To say that The Illumination Project has changed me is an understatement. In truth seeing my community work together to end racism and domestic and sexual violence has changed me.

"The Illumination Project has allowed me to learn with my brain and act with my heart. I am privileged that I was part of a group that can confidently say we are more enlightened today and we have created and will continue to create positive social change." Erin-Aja Grant, IP Student Educator