INTERNATIONAL STUDENT NEWSLETTER |
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OISS Announcements
- Closures
- COVID Vaccine Information for International Students
- Tax Information for International Students
- Did You Receive a Stimulus Check?
- OISS Virtual Front Desk
- Policies, Deadlines & Important Info
- Health Insurance Information
OISS Activities & Events
- Spring Term Talk Time Café
PCC Events, Info & Resources
- COVID-19 Resources
- ESOL Club
- PCC Earth Week
- SE International Club Meeting
- Counseling Workshops and Groups
- Spring Quarter WRC Events
- Spring Oregon Transfer Day
- Global & Asian Studies Focus Award
- Digital Photography in Prague - Virtual Study Abroad Opportunity
Housing
- Housing Needed
- Submission Information
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All PCC Campuses and Centers are open remotely for Spring term due to COVID-19. Classes and student services are available online.
for regular updates!
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COVID Vaccine Information for
International Students
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You can sign up with Get Vaccinated Oregon to get the most up-to-date information about eligibility. If you aren’t eligible yet, you can opt in to receive text and/or email notifications when you become eligible. *You can change the language of the site in the top right corner of the page.*
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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Tax Information for International Students |
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In general, all international students will need to file tax forms, even if you did not earn any income in the U.S.
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Did You Receive a Stimulus Check?
Most international students are not eligible to receive the recent stimulus payments from the IRS.
For more information about eligibility and what to do if you received a check and need to return it, check out this article from Sprintax.
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Meet LIVE with an OISS Office Assistant or Receptionist for general questions, admissions help, and campus information, each week!
The Virtual Front Desk is open
Monday-Friday from 9am-12pm (PST)
AND
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday from 3pm-5pm (PST)
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Policies, Deadlines & Important Info from the SEVIS Team
Spring term classes and student services are offered remotely for the entire term.
All campus locations are closed.
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IS YOUR I-20 EXPIRING?
Check your I-20! If your I-20 has a program end date in June 2021, and you plan to continue studying at PCC, you will need an extension OR a change of your education level made to your I-20. We will not be able to extend your I-20 after the expiration date on your I-20 and you may be considered “out of status”. If you have questions, please email the SEVIS team.
If you have not already, please contact the OISS SEVIS Coordinator immediately if you need an extension OR a change of level to your I-20.
PREPARE FOR SUMMER 2021 TERM REGISTRATION
The Summer 2021 schedule will be available online this Friday, April 23rd and registration begins on Monday, May 17th.
Helpful registration links:
NOTE: You cannot register for classes if you have a hold. If you have any holds preventing you from registering, you can contact the OISS for assistance on how to remove them.
Common holds:
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Health Insurance hold: send your PacificSource payment confirmation to oiss.insurance@pcc.edu.
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Mandatory SEVIS Check-In hold: contact the SEVIS team
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Financial hold: Pay your balance immediately through MyPCC, or contact Student Accounts to find out more information.
HAVE YOU MOVED RECENTLY?
If you move, you are required to report your change of address to the OISS within 10 days of the change. Complete this online form to update your address. The OISS will update your SEVIS record and the PCC database with your new address.
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Health Insurance Information |
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Remember to use TelaDoc! You can use it for both medical and mental health issues.
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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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Spring 2021 Talk Time Cafe Schedule |
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Join us for Talk Time Café in spring term starting THIS WEEK! |
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PCC Events, Info & Resources |
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PCC is working hard to support students during this time. See below for some of the resources available through PCC during COVID-19. Please reach out if there are specific resources you'd like to see!
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ESOL Club is back for spring term!
Join every Friday through June 4.
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Join one of the events for Virtual Earth Week! |
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SE International Club Meeting |
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The SE International Club meets via Zoom
Every Thursday from 2-3 PM. Join us!
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Counseling Workshops & Groups |
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Spring Quarter WRC Events |
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All event details can be found on the WRC website - check regularly for additions and updates!
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What's Going On in Burma: From Military Dictatorship to Women with Smartphones: Thursday, April 22nd, 12-1pm. Led by Student Advocate Huai Ciang. Sign up HERE.
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Menstruation 101 Workshop: Tuesday, April 20th, 3:30-4:30pm. Led by Student Advocates. Sign up HERE.
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Sexual Assault Awareness Month:
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PSU WRC Presents Take Back the Night with Tourmaline. Thursday, April 22, 6-8pm. Offered by the Portland State University Women's Resource Center. Sign up HERE.
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Film Screening: "Daughter, Sister, Mother". Thursday, April 29, 3-4:40pm. This documentary about a young Mexican trans woman will be presented by both the star of the film and the film's director. Collaborative event offered by the SE QRC, QTPOC Club & SE WRC. Sign up HERE.
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Luhui Whitebear & Guests: Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women's Day. Wednesday, May 5, 2-4pm. Collaborative event offered by the SE Native Nations Club, SE MC, SE WRC, NAS faculty, and Outreach Project. Sign up HERE.
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Student-led Clubs: Asian Pacific Islander Club, Returning Women's Club, Feminist Majority Leadership Alliance Club. Find more info on the WRC website.
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Spring Oregon Transfer Day |
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OREGON TRANSFER DAY
Wednesday, April 21, 2021
11am–1pm and 4–6pm
Admissions Counselors from over 25 different state and private institutions from Oregon and outside of Oregon will be on site to share their information about admission processes, financial aid, housing, etc. This is a great opportunity for you to meet with college representatives!
Join HERE to access the Remo Conference Platform and Oregon Transfer Day.
Watch the Remo Conference Platform info video to learn how it works first!
Participating Schools
Bushnell University
Central Washington University
Columbia University - School of General Studies
Concordia University, St. Paul - Portland
Eastern Oregon University
George Fox University
Grand Canyon University
Lewis & Clark College
National University of Natural Medicine
Northern Arizona University
OHSU School of Nursing
Oregon State University
Oregon State University - Cascades
Oregon Tech
Pacific Northwest College of Art
Pacific University
Portland State University
Portland State University - Criminology & Criminal Justice Online
Roseman University - College of Nursing
Southern Oregon University
University of Alaska Anchorage
University of Idaho
University of Oregon
Warner Pacific University
Washington State University Vancouver
Western Governors University
Western Oregon University
Willamette University
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Global & Asian Studies Focus Award |
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GLOBAL & ASIAN STUDIES FOCUS AWARD APPLICATIONS ARE NOW AVAILABLE!
Please click in this link for more information and the application.
The Deadline to submit your application is May 10, 2021.
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Digital Photography in Prague
Virtual Study Abroad Opportunity
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July 5 - August 6, 2021
ART 140 - 3 Credits
Program Fee: $250 (estimate) + PCC Tuition
Just because we are unable to travel in Summer 2021, doesn't mean that we can't still have an Education Abroad experience.
Join instructor Kim Manchester and her counterpart in Prague as you journey through the history, language, food and foraging culture of the Czech Republic. Topics covered, in addition to the Digital Photography curriculum are: Sustainability and leave no trace principles, foraging and gathering traditions that tie both the Pacific Northwest and the Czech Republic, fermentation, herbal medicines, and the impact of climate and political policies on local foods and farms.
You will also be introduced to and explore the rich language, political and social history of Prague and contemporary and historical connections between cinema, photography and the LGBTQI representation in the Arts and Culture of the Czech Republic and Prague.
To learn more about Kim's class, visit her website.
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THEME: FORAGING
The Czech Republic and Pacific Northwest share a similar climate that provides for traditions of foraging that go back before the establishment of the cities of Prague and Portland. We will explore the places where huckleberries, blueberries and mushrooms grow seasonally on foot and with our cameras.
THEME: STREET MARKET
The farmer's market culture is rich in both of our cities and food grown locally and sustainably is a point of pride. As photographers, we will be discussing, engaging and creating images that address issues surrounding documentary photography, photographing people & communities, as well as how to illustrate a food culture through images.
THEME: GARDEN, HERBS, and COOKING
We will have opportunities to learn to cook with spices, herbs that are specific to the cuisine of The Czech Republic - many of which are easily obtained and grown at home here in Portland.
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Check out the pages on our OISS website for more great
information and tips!
You can also visit the PCC Event Calendar and our social media pages linked below to connect with us!
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Housing Needed
Khanh is looking for a room to rent with a $600 budget. If you have a room to offer, please contact him at 503.374.2751.
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If you are looking for housing or have housing available and would like to share with other students, please complete the form HERE and we will include it in this newsletter for two weeks.
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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 landlord.
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