Immunization and Medical Clearance Requirements for International Students

Welcome to UT Austin! To safeguard the health and well-being of all Longhorns, the following classifications of students must meet these immunization and medical clearance requirements before registering for classes.

All incoming first-time UT Austin students.
All students transferring from other institutions of higher education.
All students re-enrolling after a break in enrollment of at least one fall or spring semester.

IMMUNIZATION CLINICS

Special international student clinics are offered every January and August to ensure that all students have the opportunity to obtain all needed tests and vaccines before registration.

U.S. citizen and or permanent residents
If you are a student who is a U.S. citizen and or permanent resident, visit the U.S residents and or permanent residents student immunization and medical clearance requirement page.

Dell Medical School Student
If you are a Dell Medical School student, visit the Dell Medical School student immunization and medical clearance requirement page.

Immunization Requirements

Requirement #1 – Bacterial Meningitis Vaccine

Texas law (SB 1107) mandates that all entering UT students who will be 21 or younger on the first day of classes must receive the bacterial meningitis vaccine.
Only a quadrivalent vaccine or pentavalent vaccine meets the requirement.
Meningitis B vaccines do not meet the requirement.
The vaccine must be administered within five years of, and no later than ten days before, the first day of classes for the semester a student enters UT Austin.

Date Entering UT Austin	Vaccine Administration Date
Spring 2026	The vaccine must have been administered on or after January 12, 2021.
Summer 2026	The vaccine must have been administered on or after June 4, 2021.
Fall 2026	The vaccine must have been administered on or after August 24, 2021.

Requirement #2 – Evidence of Measles and Mumps Immunity

Evidence of measles and mumps immunity can include ANY of the following (#1, #2 OR #3):

A vaccine record comprised of any of the dosages listed below with the FIRST DOSE administered ON or AFTER 12 months of age, and the SECOND dose administered at least 28 days after the first dose.

Two doses of the Measles/Mumps/Rubella (MMR) vaccine,

Two doses of the Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella (MMRV) vaccine,

Two doses of any combination of the vaccines listed above.

A positive blood test (titer)

Measles (rubeola) IgG and Mumps IgG blood tests, with an official lab report showing:
The student’s full name, the antibody levels, and the interpretation that the antibody levels indicate immunity (POSITIVE).

*Not acceptable: A healthcare provider’s statement that a lab was positive or antibody present.

Birth before 1957

Requirement #3 – Evidence of Rubella Immunity

Evidence of Rubella immunity can include ANY of the following (#1, #2 OR #3)"

A vaccine record comprised of any of the dosages listed below.

One dose of the MMR vaccine (measles, mumps, rubella),

One dose of the MMRV vaccine (measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella).

A positive blood test (titer)

A Rubella IgG blood test with an official lab report showing:
The student’s full name, the antibody levels, and the interpretation that the antibody levels indicate immunity (POSITIVE).

Birth before 1957

Requirement #4 – Tuberculosis (TB) Clearance

Follow the 3 steps below to determine what you need to satisfy the Tuberculosis requirements.

Online Tuberculosis Screening Questionnaire

All International students are required to complete an online TB screening questionnaire. To complete the questionnaire.

Log into Med+Proctor.
Answer the questions and submit your tuberculosis screening questionnaire.
If the TB test is necessary, you will be notified by Med+Proctor.

If you are required to get a TB test

The TB test must be performed in the United States and within six months before the first day of classes.
The test must be performed on or after March 1 for the following summer or fall semesters and on or after September 1 for the following spring semester.
TB tests are performed at University Health Services. International student clinics are held in January and August of each year. If you arrive before or after these international clinics and want an appointment to receive the test, call 512-475-8301.
Attention: Once you have satisfied your immunization requirements and completed the tuberculosis screening questionnaire, your medical bar will be temporarily lifted so that you can register for classes. The medical hold will be permanently lifted after you have fulfilled the TB testing requirements.

Acceptable (FDA) approved tests

QuantiFERON®-TB Gold
T-SPOT®.TB test (T-Spot)
The laboratory report should contain the student’s name and the interpretation (NEGATIVE).

Not acceptable: A healthcare provider’s statement that a lab was negative or a chest X-ray as a substitute for the tests above.

If your tuberculosis test is positive

Further medical evaluation and a chest X-ray must be performed. You have the following two options.

Have your chest X-ray completed at UHS.

Make an appointment with a UHS provider. Log in to the MyUHS/CMHC portal and click "Check-in or schedule an Appointment.” Under "What type of visit are you trying to schedule?", select "Student appointment with University Health Services (UHS)" and then select "TB (tuberculosis) test" or "TB evaluation/care".

Obtain your chest X-ray before coming to campus.

The chest X-ray must be performed in the United States and within six months before the first day of classes. You are required to submit the written chest X-ray report. For information on how to submit your X-ray report, go to the documentation submission section of this page.

What Documentation Do I Need to Provide?

The two types of documentation listed below (#1 and #2) are both acceptable for meeting the immunization and medical clearance requirements. You only need to submit one of the two. Submissions in English are preferred.

Vaccine records that must include:

Your full name.
The vaccine name or vaccine abbreviation.
The day, month, and year the vaccine was given.

The record must be obtained from one of the following:

A state or local health authority.
A school that you previously attended.
Your healthcare provider.
A pharmacy note that includes your name, the vaccine name or vaccine abbreviation and the day, month, and year the vaccine was given to prove the pharmacist administered the vaccine. We recommend taking the “UHS- Documentation of Vaccines Received at a Pharmacy” Form to the pharmacy where you will receive the vaccine and having the pharmacist complete the form to ensure the documentation meets medical clearance criteria.

Laboratory reports that must include:

Your full name.
The antibody levels.
The interpretation of the test.

Unacceptable Documentation:

Pharmacy receipts and prescription labels, even if they show the patient and vaccine name.
A healthcare provider’s statement that a lab was negative or positive.
A chest X-ray as a substitute for the laboratory tuberculosis tests.

How to Submit Documentation, Review Timeline and Medical Hold Removal

All incoming students automatically have a medical hold placed on their student account. To have this hold removed, students must complete all immunization and medical clearance requirements.

Immunization and medical clearance documentation must be submitted through Med+Proctor, not the MyUHS/CMHC portal.

Med+Proctor reviews immunization and medical clearance documents to verify compliance with UT Austin requirements. Once approved, Med+Proctor sends the updated status to the UT Austin Registrar’s Office, which removes the medical hold from the student’s account.

Follow the steps below to submit your documentation.

Log in to Med+Proctor. From the drop-down menu, select University of Texas at Austin. You will be redirected to the UT EID login page to sign in.

Review and accept the End User License Agreement. This allows Med+Proctor to securely share your information with UT Austin.

Option 1: Standard Review
Pay the $10 processing fee. Med+Proctor reviews your records within 24-48 hours every day except Saturday. Once approved, the UT Austin Registrar clears medical holds Sunday-Friday.

Option 2: Expedited Review
Pay $25 the expedited processing fee. Med+Proctor reviews your records within three hours every day except Saturday. Once approved, the UT Austin Registrar clears medical holds Sunday-Friday.

See below for details on submissions with and without issues.

Complete your profile.

Complete the Tuberculosis Risk Assessment.

Upload your immunization records, medical clearance forms or exemption documents. Make sure all files are complete with your name and date of birth and are clearly legible. You will receive an email confirmation once Med+Proctor has reviewed your documents.

Always keep a personal copy of all submitted documents.

If there are no issues with your submission:

Your Med+Proctor status displays “Complete.”
Your information is sent to campus, and your medical hold is typically removed Sunday through Friday.

If there are issues with your submission:

Your Med+Proctor status displays “Incomplete.”
You will receive an email instructing you to log in and review what needs correction.
After you update and resubmit your documentation, Med+Proctor reviews it again.
Once approved, your information is processed and your hold is typically removed Sunday through Friday.
Revisions or resubmissions may take up to five business days, regardless of which processing option you selected.

Contact Med+Proctor

Start a live chat from your account by going to support.medproctor.com or email help@medproctor.com. Available all days of the week except Saturday.

Contact UHS

If your medical hold has not been lifted after five business days, contact UHS using the online form and select: Medical Clearance / Immunization Compliance.

To check your medical hold status, log in to your Registration Information Sheet (RIS).

Submitting a Chest X-ray to UHS

Select "Immunizaton Upload" in the left-hand menu.

Click "Add Immuization record."

Click "Save” to complete the upload.

If you have questions regarding your chest X-ray, contact the Allergy, Immunization, and Travel Clinic at 512-475-8301.

Exemptions from Medical Clearance Requirements and Required Documentation

You are strongly encouraged to consult with a physician about the need for these vaccines before requesting an exemption.

Ways to be exempt can include any of the following

You are enrolled in a fully online degree program.
You are unable to receive the vaccines because of medical reasons.
You are declining to receive the vaccines due to conscience, including a religious belief.

Forms to Be Used for Exemption

Bacterial meningitis vaccine, evidence of immunity to measles, mumps and rubella

Use the Texas Department of State Health Services Exemption from Immunizations for Reasons of Conscience Affidavit

How to Complete and Submit the Exemption Forms

Texas law requires a notarized, ORIGINAL Texas Department of State Health Services Exemption from Immunizations for Reasons of Conscience Affidavit as the sole method for documenting an exemption for vaccine requirements for reasons of conscience.

Request this form at co-request.dshs.texas.gov well before your registration date.
DSHS will print the form on special paper and mail it to addresses within the United States only.
After you receive the form in the mail, the form must then be notarized by a State of Texas Notary Public.
Texas Notary Publics have various acceptable Remote Online Notarization (RON) processes. When an online Texas notary is utilized, the notary form needs to be attached to the original affidavit form when submitted to Med+Proctor.
Med+Proctor cannot accept the Texas DSHS affidavit form if it is received more than 90 days after the date it was notarized.
Next, the notarized ORIGINAL affidavit form must be submitted to Med+Proctor via the documentation submission process listed below.

How to Determine Whether Your Documentation Has Been Processed and Your Registration Hold Has Been Removed

Log in to your Registration Information Sheet (RIS), scroll to Registration Holds to see whether you have a medical (or ‘H’) hold. This hold will be removed when your documentation is processed. If your hold has not been lifted after five business days, contact UHS using this form and select Medical Clearance/Immunization Compliance.

Where to Get Your Vaccines to Satisfy Medical Clearance Requirements

University Health Services

Admitted students can call 512-475-8301, (Monday-Friday from 8 a.m.-5 p.m.) to schedule an appointment.

Health insurance is not required to use UHS, however UHS accepts most major U.S. insurance plans including the student health insurance plan, AcademicBlue. View information on the Healthyhorns Billing Office.

The vaccines are covered by the student health insurance plan, AcademicBlue.

The University of Texas Board of Regents requires all international students enrolled at UT with a visa status of F or J to have health insurance (including those applying for F or J status). For this reason, enrollment in the AcademicBlue UT Student Health Insurance Plan is automatic at the time of registration, and the cost of the policy is included in your tuition and fee bill. For more information, go to the Texas Global website.

Please note that international students entering the fall semester who are enrolled in AcademicBlue may not become active until August 1. If you choose to receive vaccines and/or TB tests before your insurance effective date, you will be responsible for the charges.

View more information on AcademicBlue including how to obtain a copy of your insurance card.

Additional Vaccine Resources

Most doctors' offices and private clinics
Many large pharmacy chains
Some minor emergency centers or walk-in clinics

Questions

For questions about immunization or medical clearance compliance and holds, please contact Med+Proctor. Visit support.medproctor.com to start a live chat from your account, or email them at help@medproctor.com.

For questions about making an appointment to receive your immunizations or chest X-rays through UHS, call the Allergy, Immunization, and Travel Clinic at 512-475-8301.