The following medical clearance requirements must be completed before you will be allowed to register for classes. You also must wait one business day following your admission to UT Austin to access the MyUHS portal.
Screening Questionnaire
Entering international students are required to complete an online TB screening questionnaire to determine if they must get a TB test. To complete the questionnaire:
If you are required to get a TB test:
TB tests are performed at University Health Services:
Acceptable (FDA) approved tests: TB tests performed outside of the U.S. cannot be accepted.
If you obtain the test off campus
IF YOUR TB TEST IS POSITIVE
Further medical evaluation and a chest x-ray must be performed. You have the following two options:
1. Have your chest x-ray completed at UHS.
2. Obtain your chest x-ray prior to coming to campus. The chest x-ray must be performed in the United States. You are required to submit the chest x-ray report written by the radiologist AND a TB risk and symptom form.
To submit:
Proof of immunity to measles, mumps and rubella that is documented in ONE of the following ways:
OR
OR
Important: If you get a blood test (titer) to prove immunity to measles, mumps and/or rubella, you must also submit a copy of the official lab report even if the lab results are written on the TB and Vaccination History for International Students form.
UHS accepts most major U.S. insurance plans. All international students are automatically enrolled in the UT System student health insurance plan – AcademicBlue or SHIP. Please note, for students entering UT in the fall semester, this insurance does not become active until August 1.
Vaccines and TB tests at UHS are covered by the Student Health Insurance Plan.
If you choose to receive vaccines and/or TB tests prior to your insurance effective date, the charges will be at your own expense.
Students who enroll in the Student Health Insurance Plan may use University Health Services as soon as their insurance coverage begins, which may occur before the semester begins.
To Obtain a Copy of Your AcademicBlue Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) Insurance Card – For Domestic and International Students:
You can receive all required vaccines and TB tests at University Health Services. Vaccines and TB tests at UHS are covered by the Student Health Insurance Plan. It may take up to 5 days to obtain your tests results. Bring your passport or photo ID to your appointment.
Special International Student Clinics are offered every January and August to ensure all students have the opportunity to attain all tests and vaccines needed prior to registration. Check back closer to these time periods for additional information.
Visit the required vaccine page for more information.
Visit the required vaccine page for more information.
For questions regarding medical clearance requirements and medical bars (H bars), call the UHS Allergy, Immunization and Travel Health at 512-475-8301 or email imm@uhs.utexas.edu. In your email, provide your UT EID. Be as detailed as possible about your question or circumstance.
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