Office of International Student Services Newsletter
Week of December 12th 2006

 Volume IV, Number 15
In This Issue

· Spring 2007 Health Insurance Information
· Plan Ahead: OISS & University of St. Thomas closed on Dec 25, 26, 29 & Jan 1
· OISS Newsletter will not be published until Jan 9  

Important Information

· Search for companies who applied for H-1b visas
· Students, are you interested in being a leader on campus?
· Travel Signatures for your I-20

Upcoming Activities

· Dec 14 - OISS/MSS Graduation Reception
· Dec 15 - Commencement Ceremonies and Receptions

Interesting Articles

· Book Buyback starts December 5
· Center for Writing is available to help with final papers
· Food Service lists hours for finals week and Christmas break
· Here's your chance to host a radio show
· Life/Work Center Newsletter
· Undergraduate final grades to be accessible on MURPHY Online
· Want to get A's? Then get some Z's
· Will a winter storm cancel classes?

Personal Ads

· Free lamp and television available at OISS

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

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Spring 2007 Health Insurance Information

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  $390.00 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 16, 2007. 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 (before February 16, 2007). 

 
Intercollegiate Sports Coverage:  F-1 and J-1 students who play intercollegiate sports at St. Thomas must purchase the Intercollegiate Sports Coverage ($300 per person) during the enrollment period (before December 28, 2006) in order to have insurance coverage during intercollegiate sports games and practices starting January 2, 2007.
 
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.  Students on OPT will NOT automatically be charged for this insurance, they must contact OISS before February 16, 2007 to sign up for this insurance for the Spring Semester.
 
 
Plan Ahead: OISS & University of St. Thomas closed on Dec 25, 26, 29 & Jan 1

OISS and the University offices will be closed for 4 days during the winter holiday season: 
- Monday, December 25
- Tuesday, December 26
- Friday, December 29
- Monday, January 1 (2007)
 
Please plan your visits to OISS accordingly. Please see the OISS web site for details. We wish you a joyous holiday season! 
http://www.stthomas.edu/oiss


OISS Newsletter will not be published until Jan 9

This issue of the newsletter is the last one for this semester. The OISS newsletter will take a break from Dec 15 - Jan 9. The next issue of the newsletter will be sent on January 9, 2007.