Optional Practical Training (OPT)
If you are finishing your studies this coming June and would like to apply for Optional Practical Training, you must come and see Natan in the OISS. You can make an appointment by calling the front desk at x2100. ONLY undergraduate and graduate students qualify for OPT.

OPT applications must be filed before the last of classes or June 11th.

In order to apply for OPT, you will have to follow the guidelines listed in the OPT Application Form, available outside the OISS. You will need:

• a valid passport & I-94
• a valid I-20
• two pictures (must follow INS guidelines!)
• check for $120
• form I-765
• verification of studies signed by your academic advisor/graduation counselor

Taxes Are Due April 15h
April 15th is fast approaching, and if you haven't filed your taxes yet, you might want to do so as soon as possible.

The Office of International Student Services has arranged for someone experienced to help you with your taxes for a minimal fee. If you are single, the fee will be $25. If you are married and you're filing jointly, the fee will also be $25. If you are married and you are filing separately, the fee will be $50.

Here is what you will need to do:

1. Obtain your W-2 form from the Payroll Office. This should have been mailed to you if you worked at La Sierra University during 2003. If you have not received yours yet, contact the Payroll Office at 909.785.2034. If you are a transfer student and worked at your previous institution during 2003, you should also get a copy of your W-2 from that institution.
2. Get the 2003 tax check list from the OISS. The check list is available outside the office, on the corner with all the other forms.
3. Fill out page 5 of the 1040-NR-EZ form, also available outside the OISS.
4. Return all the documents and forms requested in the 2003 Tax Check list in an envelope, along with the fee, to Natan in the OISS.

Your documents will be available for pick up after ten (10) working days of you turning them in into us.

REMEMBER - You must file your taxes before April 15, 2004! Please do not wait until the last day to do your taxes.

Check the School's Calendar web site for other up to date events!

Check the Golden Eagles' web site for game schedules and scores.

www.space.com
Astronomers using the Hubble Space Telescope (HST) unveiled the deepest look into the universe yet, a portrait of what could be the most distant galaxies ever seen.

www.thepassionofthechrist.com
Learn about this controversial movie that has got everyone talking about it.

Congratulations to Gabriel Nsiah & Elizabeth Kusi on the arrival of their two twin daughters, Solace and Suzete. The twins arrived on Wednesday, March 3 at 2:34pm. Solace weighed 5.15lbs., and Suzete 4.15 lbs.

The twins are doing well and so is Mom. Congratulations!

Snow Summit and Bear Mountain Tickets
The Office of Student Life has Snow Summit and Bear Mountain lift tickets for sale for only $43 ($11 cheaper than at the resorts!). Tickets are good at both resorts. Contact Natan for more information or to purchase your tickets.