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What's Included This Week?
OISS Announcements
OISS Activities & Events
OISS Health Information
PCC Events & Resources
- RC Free Food Market
- Seed Ball Social
- Pi Day Celebration
- Women's History Month Kahoot
- SY Bookstore is Hiring
- Job Opportunity: In-Class Aides
- Study Party
- International Social Club
- Pacific Islander Student Conference
- Sprintax Tax Webinars
- Panther Pantry
Housing
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Announcements from SEVIS Team |
END OF TERM REMINDERS
• Last day to withdraw from classes: Saturday, March 16, 2024. Do not withdraw from any of your classes without permission from the SEVIS Coordinator.
• Last day to change grade option: Saturday,
March 16, 2024
• Register for Spring 2024 term classes. All F-1 international students must be enrolled full-time (minimum of 12 credits; 9 credits in-person for students in an Associate degree program; 12 credits in-person for students ESOL courses)
• Tuition payment deadline: Monday, March 18, 2024. Students who do not make a payment or sign up for a payment plan will be dropped from ALL classes.
• Spring 2024 Term begins: Monday, April 1, 2024
LATE DROPS/WITHDRAW
You can only drop a class until the drop deadline. After that, it’s called “withdrawing” and it has different consequences. Do not withdraw from a course without permission from the SEVIS Team. No refunds are available for withdrawn courses.
If you withdraw from a course that puts you at less than 12 credits or less than the required in-person courses, your SEVIS record will be terminated and your F-1 status canceled. In this case, you must depart the US immediately to avoid any negative consequences.
Instead, you might be able to change a course grade option from letter grades (A-F) to Pass/No Pass (P/NP). If you have questions about P/NP grades, make an appointment with your academic advisor in EAB Navigate. The deadline to make this change in MyPCC is Saturday, March 16, 2024.
SPRING TERM REGISTRATION UPDATES
Spring 2024 term registration began on Monday, February 26, 2024. The schedule is now available online.
Pay your tuition before the payment deadline: Monday, March 18, 2024
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:
| OISS ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS | |
Join us every week to practice English with fellow students and an International Peer Leader.
The Winter term's hours are:
Mondays from 11:30-12:30 at CA
Tuesdays from 12:00-1:00 PM at RC
Tuesdays from 2:00-3:00 PM at SE
Wednesdays from 1:00-2:00 PM at SY
We do not meet the first or last week of the term or on holidays!
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For any additional questions please email us at [email protected].
Visit PCC's health insurance webpage.
| Rock Creek Campus will be hosting a Free Food Market on Monday, March 11th in Building 5 Lobby from 1pm -3pm or until the food runs out. | |
Join Student Engagement for a delightful afternoon of eco-friendly fun at the Seed Ball Social at Cascade! Meet with fellow gardening and nature enthusiasts while getting messy making seed balls you will get to take home to plant.
Seed balls are small, compact spheres of soil, clay, compost, and seeds. Just toss or place them on the soil, let the rain do its job, and watch your seeds grow into vibrant flowers. From veggies to herbs, kickstart your own little garden. Free supplies and refreshments provided.
When: Thursday, March 14th from 2–5pm
Where: Cascade Campus, Cascade Hall Room 304 (3rd floor)
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Join Student Engagement on March 14th as we honor the most famous number in mathematics - π (pi)! You’re invited to come eat pie in celebration of a day dedicated to 3.14. Bring your friends, meet students from different majors, and chat with fellow math enthusiasts.
Thursday March 14th from 2–4pm
Rock Creek Bldg 5 Room 122
| Women's History Month Kahoot | |
Come celebrate Women’s History Month with Sylvania’s Student Engagement Team! Join in the fun as we use the Kahoot app trivia game to put our women’s history knowledge to the test and learn more about the positive impact and vital contributions women have made on society throughout American history. Refreshments and gift bags provided!
Thursday, March 14th from 3–5pm
Sylvania CC 221 Student Lounge
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The job duties includes: cashier, customer service, stock merchandise and creating displays. The benefits include a flexible schedule, job experience, friendly co-workers and an employee discount.
Stop by the bookstore to pick up an application.
Email [email protected] or call the bookstore at 971-722-4704.
| Job Opportunity: In-Class Aides | |
In-Class Aides are employees who are assigned to attend class with a student and perform multiple tasks such as taking notes, reading and/or writing class activities and exams, manipulating class materials (such as in lab classes), and verbally describing visual material presented in class depending on the needs of the student.
They are hiring at all campus locations: Rock Creek, Sylvania, South East, and Cascade.
*You must be signed in through MyPCC to apply.
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WHAT: It’s a Study Party! Snacks, drinks, Math tutoring, Writing assistance, and encouragement
WHEN: Tuesday, March 12th and Wednesday, March 13th from 5-7pm
WHERE: Rock Creek Library in Building 9, Second floor
WHO: All students who want study space and support on campus while preparing for finals -- groups and individuals encouraged to join.
| International Social Club | |
The International Social Club SE Meeting at Mt.Tabor Hall (MTH 109) is coming for Winter term 2024. Join us!
Please come to join the club meeting and have fun.
Every Monday from 4-5 PM and Thursday 2- 3PM. (Week 1 - Week 11)
*Club room will be opened 3-6 pm(Mon) / 1-4pm(Thu)
| Pacific Islander Student Conference | |
Interested? Sign up for updates here: bit.ly/46KoGCc
Fri - Sun, March 22 to 24, 2024 at PCC Sylvania
PISACON 24 will foster a space for Pacific Islander college students to explore culture, identity, diversity within the Pacific Islander (PI) community. The conference will include conversations about mental health, culture, climate shock, and inclusivity and solidarity in the PI community
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In these tax webinars, international students, scholars and professionals will be run through
everything they need to know about nonresident tax for the 2023 tax season.
Topics will include
who must file, tax residency, FICA, State returns, implications of misfiling as well as how to use
Sprintax to prepare a compliant tax return.
These webinars are FREE! The next one is Wednesday, March 20th at 2 PM Pacific Time.
Register here to prepare for tax season.
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Pantry hours for Winter Term 2024:
• Southeast – Tuesday & Wednesday:
10:00am – 7:00pm
(closed from 12-1pm on Wednesdays)
• Cascade – Tuesday & Wednesday:
10:00am – 7:00pm
• Sylvania – Tuesday & Wednesday:
10:00am – 7:00pm
• Rock Creek – Tuesday & Wednesday:
10:00am – 7:00pm
| Jason is looking for a roommate to share a room with. The apartment is close to PSU and the shuttle stop to Sylvania. Preferably a male roommate who is clean. Move in date is at least before April and willing to pay $625 per month. The apartment studio is on the 3rd floor and has 1 bath, microwave, bed, mini fridge, small stove and a small mattress. There is a community kitchen and laundry. Contact [email protected] for more information and questions! | 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. | |
