OISS ANNOUNCEMENTS

OISS Office Hours

Tax Season

All F-1 international students who were in the US at any time during 2024 must file annual tax forms and/or returns with the US Internal Revenue Services (IRS) and the State of Oregon Department of Revenue (DOR).



Checkout the OISS tax webpage for more information.

Announcements from SEVIS Team

NEXT TERM REGISTRATION UPDATES

Spring 2025 term registration began on Monday, February 24, 2025. The schedule is now available online.

Pay your tuition before the payment deadline: Monday, March 17, 2025. 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:

• When to Register
• How to Register
• How to Add Yourself to a Waitlist
• EAB Navigate to make an appointment with your academic advisor

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:

• Health Insurance hold: send your LewerMark receipt to oiss.insurance@pcc.edu. 
• Mandatory SEVIS Check-In hold: complete the Winter term Mandatory SEVIS Check-In
• Financial hold: Pay your balance immediately through MyPCC, or contact Student Accounts to find out more information.

DEPARTURE

If you plan to depart the US and not continue as an F-1 student at PCC, you must complete the SEVIS Request Form for Departure from the USA. 

TRAVEL SIGNATURES

If you leave the United States, you must have a travel signature no older than 6 months on your I-20 to re-enter the US as an F-1 student. Please complete the SEVIS Request Form if you need a new travel signature.

SEVIS Campus Visits

Campus Visits 

Rock Creek: 3/19 - Building 3, Room 223, 8am-4pm

Cascade: 3/26 - SU308, 8am-4pm

Schedule an appointment below:

OISS ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS

Spring TTC

Our Spring term TTC schedule is out!

Meet with PCC students and practice English together with International Peer Leaders every week except holidays and during the first and last two weeks of the term.

Talk Time Cafe in Spring begins the week of April 7th.

Spring Term Events

Check out this newsletter and our social media (links at the bottom) for our upcoming Spring term events. Most events will be posted with a sign up sheet, make sure to sign up fast!

OISS HEALTH INFORMATION

Health Insurance Updates

For any additional questions please email us at oiss.insurance@pcc.edu. 

Visit PCC's health insurance webpage.

PCC EVENTS & RESOURCES

Learning Garden Seed Giveaway

Collaborate on building your dream garden! Relax with PCC Sustainability through tea and herbs from your learning garden, explore resources, and collect seeds! Swaps encouraged.

Wed, Mar 19, 2025

12 PM – 4 PM

Southeast Campus Library

Ramadan Weekly Meeting

This event invites participants to reflect on the profound significance of fasting during the holy month of Ramadan.

The event will encourage participants to gain deeper insights into the purpose of Ramadan, the discipline of fasting, and the importance of reflection and Quranic connection during this blessed month.

Meeting ID: 997 1919 5077

Passcode: 109496

JOBS

Parking Enforcement Officer

RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES:

• Enforces parking policies, rules and regulations outdoors.

• Provides technical information and assistance to students, staff and the public.

• Booting Scofflaw vehicles.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

SY Application

CA Application

RC Application

SE Application

Peer Mentor Positions with the Bridge to Queer & Trans Student Success Program

Strengthen your campus connections and get paid to engage with your peers as part of the brand new Bridge to Queer & Trans Student Success (BQTSS) Program!

BQTSS Peer Mentors help program participants make the transition to college and succeed during their first year through outreach events, community building, and peer support. Mentors develop and implement a variety of engagement opportunities to support the personal and academic success of their mentees, who are assigned based on Academic & Career Pathways, lived experiences, and interests. 

Hiring Fair

Looking for an amazing leadership opportunity? The Division of Student Wellbeing, Engagement, and Belonging is gearing up to hire student leaders for the 2025/2026 Academic Year!

Time: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Monday, March 31: Rock Creek Campus

Tuesday, April 1: Cascade Campus

Wednesday, April 2: Sylvania Campus

Thursday, April 3: Southeast Campus

Stay tuned—details are dropping soon!

Housing Submission Information