Tuberculosis (TB) screening: Entering international students are required to complete an online TB screening questionnaire to determine whether they must get a TB test. To complete the questionnaire:
For students entering summer or fall 2022, the test must be administered on or after March 1, 2022.
If you are required to get a TB test, provide the following documentation:
OR
A chest x-ray is NOT ACCEPTABLE as a substitute for one of the following tests.
IF YOUR TB TEST IS POSITIVE: Further medical evaluation and a chest x-ray must be performed. You have the following two options:
1. If you obtain your CXR prior to coming to campus, you can submit the radiologist chest x-ray report (written in English) along with a TB risk and symptom screening.
To submit your Chest x-ray and TB risk and symptom form:
2. You can have your chest x-ray done at UHS.
Proof of immunity to measles, mumps and rubella that is documented in ONE of the following ways:
OR
OR
Meningococcal (bacterial meningitis) vaccine requirement (if you will be age 21 or younger on the first official day of classes):
This requirement applies to you if you will be age 21 or younger on the first official class day of the semester you are entering UT Austin. The vaccine must have been administered within five years of the first day of classes of the semester you will enter UT Austin. Find official first class day dates at the link below. If you have received a meningococcal vaccine administered prior to the time described above, you must receive another dose of the vaccine.
Important information about the meningococcal vaccine requirement
Tuberculosis (TB) screening: Entering international students are required to complete an online TB screening questionnaire to determine whether they must get a TB test. To complete the questionnaire:
For students entering summer or fall 2022, the test must be administered on or after March 1, 2022.
If you are required to get a TB test, provide the following documentation:
OR
A chest x-ray is NOT ACCEPTABLE as a substitute for one of the following tests.
IF YOUR TB TEST IS POSITIVE: Further medical evaluation and a chest x-ray must be performed. You have the following two options:
1. If you obtain your CXR prior to coming to campus, you can submit the radiologist chest x-ray report (written in English) along with a TB risk and symptom screening.
To submit your Chest x-ray and TB risk and symptom form:
2. You can have your chest x-ray done at UHS.
Proof of immunity to measles, mumps and rubella that is documented in ONE of the following ways:
OR
OR
Meningococcal (bacterial meningitis) vaccine requirement (if you will be age 21 or younger on the first official day of classes):
This requirement applies to you if you will be age 21 or younger on the first official class day of the semester you are entering UT Austin. The vaccine must have been administered within five years of the first day of classes of the semester you will enter UT Austin. Find official first class day dates at the link below. If you have received a meningococcal vaccine administered prior to the time described above, you must receive another dose of the vaccine.
Important information about the meningococcal vaccine requirement
You may choose to use the Vaccine History for International Students form. This form is not mandatory but is available for your convenience or if you have difficulty getting vaccine records translated. Find links to other types of acceptable vaccine documents and how to submit your documents to UHS at the bottom of this page.
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.
You will be informed if your request has been approved.
If you have not received the required immunizations or TB test prior to arriving at UT, call 512-475-8301 to schedule an appointment to receive a TB test and/or required immunizations at UHS. Call as soon as you arrive in Austin.
Bring your passport or other photo ID when you come to your appointment.
UHS administers the IGRA tuberculosis blood test for entering international students. It will take two to five days to get your results.
For questions regarding medical clearance requirements and medical bars (H bars), call the UHS Immunization Compliance department 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.
Additionally, please be aware that you must wait one business day following your admission decision to access the MyUHS patient portal.
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