Office of International Student Services Newsletter
Week of February 12, 2008

 Volume V, Number 19
In This Issue

· Go Global With CultureLink

Important Information

· 2007 Tax Information
· Feb 20. Deadline for Health Insurance Waiver.
 

Upcoming Activities

· Feb. 16-Salsa Valentine's Dance
· Feb. 14-A Lens on the World Exhibit
· Feb 20-21 -  Minnesota Private College Job and Internship Fair
· Feb 20-21- Multicultural Forum Career Fair

Interesting Article

· 24- Hour Nurse Hotline
· Paid Internship in Nonprofit Sector
·Apply to be Common Ground Hospitality Minister
· 2008-2009 Housing Reapplication Process Starts
· Healthy Dinner Special

Contact Us
oiss@stthomas.edu
Phone: 651 962-6650
 Fax: 651 962-6655
Office: 161 MHC
 http://www.stthomas.edu/oiss

How to send us news
Health insurance waivers due Feb 20

All F-1 and J-1 visa students are required to enroll in the St. Thomas health insurance plan while attending St. Thomas. All F-1 and J-1 visa students will be charged the insurance fee of  $437.50 for the Spring Semester. There are very limited reasons to waive this mandatory insurance for F-1 and J-1 visa students. 

Students who intend to waive this insurance must do so by February 20, 2008. For more instructions, please visit our website at http://www.stthomas.edu/oiss/insurance//.

Supplementary Health Insurance Information:

Dependents (Spouse and Children):  See the following website: http://www.stthomas.edu/oiss/insurance/ for insurance information and rates for dependents (spouse and children).  If you intend to purchase optional dependent insurance coverage, you must sign-up during the enrollment period February 20, 2008). 

 
During OPT or Academic Training::  F-1 and J-1 visa students who are on OPT (F-1 students) or Academic Training (J-1 students) have the option to purchase this insurance policy by contacting OISS.