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PCC Campuses and Centers are mostly operating remotely for the Summer term due to COVID-19.
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Visit our Sylvania OISS office to chat in person with Said and to learn more about PCC or different ways to get involved on campus!
Sylvania | CC-215
Tuesday: 1pm - 4:30pm
Thursday: 9am - 12pm & 1pm - 4:30pm
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Drop-in and connect with an OISS staff during a day and time that works best for you. We're here to answer general questions, admissions help, and campus information!
The Virtual Front Desk is open Monday - Friday
10am to 11:30am & 3pm to 4:30pm (PST)
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Announcement from SEVIS Team |
For Summer term, all NEW F-1 international students will be required to be in Portland, Oregon and enroll full-time, with a minimum of one in-person class each term.
Starting in Fall term, ALL F-1 international students will be required to be in Portland, Oregon and enroll full-time, with a minimum of one in-person class each term.
CHANGE YOUR DEGREE & UPDATE YOUR MAJOR
You can change your degree before the start of each term. Your window to change opens two weeks before registration begins. Your window closes when you register for classes. Find step-by-step directions HERE.
If you want to update or change your major on your I-20, you are required to inform the OISS by submitting a Request to Update Major form. The OISS SEVIS Coordinator will enter your new major into SEVIS and give you an updated I-20.
FALL 2022 TERM REGISTRATION UPDATES
Fall 2022 term registration began on Monday, June 27, 2022. The class schedule is available online.
Be sure to pay your tuition before the payment deadline: Monday, September 12, 2022 Students who do not make a payment or sign up for the payment plan before the payment deadline will be dropped from ALL classes.
Helpful registration links:
NOTE: You cannot register for classes if you have a hold. If you have holds preventing you from registering, you can contact OISS for assistance on how to remove them.
Common holds:
Mandatory SEVIS Check-In hold: contact the SEVIS team
Financial hold: Pay your balance immediately through MyPCC, or contact Student Accounts to find out more information.
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OISS ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS |
Join us to go fruit picking at Stuart Olson Farms on Monday, August 8 from 9AM-3:30PM!
Lunch and transportation to and from the farm are provided. We will pay for the fruits!
Spots are limited, so sign up with the link below as soon as possible!
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We will get together to have dinner on Friday, August 12 from 6 PM to 8 PM.
This is an event where students can interact with one another and make friends, while eating delicious food! Food will be provided.
Be prepared to CHAT a lot and CHEW a lot! Sign up with the link below:
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Join us on a beach trip to Seaside on Friday, August 19 from 9AM-5PM!
Transportation to and from Seaside, snacks, water & lunch are provided.
Spots are limited, so sign up with the link below as soon as possible!
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Talk Time Café has started for Summer Term!
Save the date and see you at our next sessions!
How to join?
Click the button of the day that you want to join below and it will direct you to our zoom room.
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OISS has a group chat for International Students at PCC! Talk with other students and stay up to date with OISS events. Click HERE for a beginners guide on how to use our Discord!
Join our Discord at the link below:
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Updates for Fall 2022 from PacificSource |
You will keep the same great and robust coverage from PacificSource,
but the premium is changing to $657 per term.
Students will use the same payment portal as last term!
Use your same username and password as before.
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COVID-19 Vaccine Information |
The vaccination plan and schedule change often. The latest information for getting vaccinated in Oregon is here.
Your PacificSource health insurance plan will cover the cost of the vaccine at both in and out of network facilities! Read their blog here to learn more.
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Free At Home COVID-19 Tests |
Order a free at-home COVID-19 testing kit through the United States Postal Service! Limited to four (4) tests per household. |
Get Your Flu Shot for Free
To get your annual flu shot, all you need to do is show your PacificSource Member ID to an in-network doctor, or at pharmacies including Albertsons, CVS, Costco, Fred Meyer, Kroger, and Safeway.
Below you'll find flu shot benefit info, tips on where to get your shot, and reasons why it's a great idea.
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You can use it for both medical and mental health issues.
If you need to be tested for COVID-19, the testing (including co-pay) is covered by your PacificSource health insurance.
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For any additional questions or if you need help signing in to your Pacific Source account, please email us at oiss.insurance@pcc.edu.
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Looking for opportunities to practice English?
ESOL Club meets every Monday from 2PM-3PM, you can see their schedule HERE
Each meeting will have a different topic for discussion, sometimes a guest speaker, and ends with breakout rooms where participants can talk about the topic in smaller groups.
A great way to practice your English AND make new friends!!!
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Panther Pantries are now open for Summer Term!
The Panther Pantry is a free resource to all PCC students (current student ID is needed). Our pantries are stocked with fresh food, canned food, hygiene supplies and more.
Southeast:
Monday 10:00am – 6:00pm
Tuesday 10:00am – 3:00pm
Cascade:
Wednesday 10:00am – 3:00pm
Thursday 10:00am – 6:00pm
Sylvania:
Monday 10:00am – 6:00pm
Tuesday 10:00am – 3:00pm
Rock Creek:
Wednesday 10:00am – 3:00pm
Thursday 10:00am – 6:00pm
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Housing Submission Information |
If you are looking for housing or have housing available and would like to share with other students, please complete the form below and we will include it in this newsletter for two weeks. |
Disclaimer: The information in this newsletter is meant to provide assistance in locating off-campus housing. Inclusion of any property, rental unit, or other housing options in this newsletter does not constitute, and shall not be construed or reported as an endorsement or approval by Portland Community College of the housing option, landlord, its properties, or its business practices. Portland Community College expressly disclaims any and all responsibility for any problems that may arise with regard to such housing options, property, or rental units or with regard to disputes between landlords and tenants concerning such property or rental units. All prospective tenants are encouraged to exercise their own good judgment when evaluating housing options, a prospective rental unit, or a landlord. |
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