Medical requirements for incoming international students

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.

Requirements

Tuberculosis (TB) Test

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:

Log in to the MyUHS portal using your UTEID and password.
Click "Medical Clearance".
Locate “TB Screening” on the page and click the “Update” button.
Answer the questions and submit your TB screening.
If a TB test is necessary, you will see the TB Test requirement added when you go back to Medical Clearances.

If you are required to get a TB test:

The TB test must be performed in the United States. This must be done before your first class day.
For students entering Spring 2023, the test must be performed on or after September 1, 2022. For students entering Summer or Fall 2023, the test must be performed on or after March 1, 2023.
Once you have satisfied your immunization requirements and completed the TB screening questionnaire, your medical bar will be temporarily lifted so that you can register for classes. The medical bar will be permanently lifted after you have fulfilled the TB testing requirements.
If you do not follow through with the required TB testing, the medical bar will be placed back onto your account.

TB tests are performed at University Health Services:

UHS offers special international student clinics in January and August of each year. If you arrive prior to these scheduled international clinics and want to be seen earlier, call 512-475-8301 to make an appointment.

If you obtain the test off campus

The test must be performed in the United States.
Upload your TB test report under the Medical Clearance TB test section of your MyUHS portal by clicking the “Update” button.

TB tests performed outside of the U.S. cannot be accepted.

A chest x-ray is NOT ACCEPTABLE as a substitute for one of the following tests.

Acceptable (FDA) approved tests:

QuantiFERON®-TB Gold
T-SPOT®.TB test (T-Spot)
A PPD (Mantoux) skin test – must be reported in millimeters (mm) (May be inaccurate in person’s who have taken BCG vaccine in the past, and therefore not preferred for most international students)

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:

Log in to the MyUHS portal and click "Messages"
Click “New Message” and select “I want to submit my Chest x-ray and TB risk and symptom form due to testing positive for Tuberculosis infection.”
Click “Add attachment”
Select your chest x-ray file and click “open”
Complete the questions in the TB risk and symptom form
Click ”Send”

You can also have your chest x-ray completed at UHS.

First, schedule a telehealth visit with the TB provider at UHS.
You MUST be in TEXAS at the time of your telehealth appointment
Log in to the MyUHS portal portal and click “Appointment”
Follow the prompts
Select “I want to schedule a Tuberculosis test or follow up visit.”
Select “I tested positive for TB and want to schedule a Telehealth visit”
Schedule “Positive TB test consult w/ AIT provider”
Complete the pre-visit questionnaire

Measles, Mumps, Rubella Immunity

Proof of immunity to measles, mumps and rubella that is documented in ONE of the following ways:

Two doses of measles vaccine, two doses of mumps vaccine, administered on or after the first birthday and at least 28 days apart, and one dose of rubella vaccine administered on or after the first birthday.

Two doses of MMR vaccine administered on or after the first birthday and at least 28 days apart.

Positive blood tests showing protective antibodies to measles, mumps and rubella (must include official lab report).

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.

Meningococcal (bacterial meningitis) vaccine requirement (if you will be age 21 or younger on the first official day of classes)

Important information about the meningococcal vaccine requirement

Insurance

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.

Getting Vaccines and TB tests at UHS

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.

International Student Clinics

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.

The times and dates of these clinics will be noted on the main page of the MyUHS portal a few weeks in advance. These appointments will be available to book through the MyUHS appointments page.

Acceptable Vaccine Documentation to Meet Requirements

Visit the required vaccine page for more information.

How To Submit Your Medical Clearance Documentation to UHS

Visit the required vaccine page for more information.

Questions

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.