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. 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:
You can also have your chest x-ray completed at UHS.
Proof of immunity to measles, mumps and rubella that is documented in ONE of the following ways:
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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.
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.
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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