Kristine,
If the files are Project 98 version or later, you should be able to open
them directly with Project 2003. However, if the files are from a
Project version earlier than 98, you will need to find someone with
Project 98 so they can open and convert the files for you. If the latter
is your case and you don't know anyone with Project 98, I will be happy
to convert them for you. Just send them to me via e-mail (zipped) and if
they are not corrupted, I will convert them to a version that can be
read by Project 2003.
Hope this helps.
John