Preparing for Your Arrival
Health and Insurance
Medical and Immunization requirements
All students must provide proof of immunization requirements to be in compliance with the »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË Student Health & Wellness Center and the state of »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË.
These requirements include:
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Mandatory: Two Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) vaccines or a blood titer test received within five years of the student’s program start date, showing immunity to measles and rubella.
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Mandatory (for all students who use an international address at the time of application): Tuberculosis screening (Skin test or blood test via T-Spot or QFT) completed within 6 months prior to the 1st semester that students physically attend classes on any of the »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË campuses.
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Recommended but Voluntary: Three Hepatitis B vaccines or formally declining this immunization via the Student Self-Service account or on the Medical History and Immunization Form.
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Recommended but Voluntary: Proof of a meningitis vaccine (after the student's 16th birthday), or formally declining this immunization via the Student Self-Service account or via the Medical History and Immunization Form
Resources to Help »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË Complete Their »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË Immunization Requirements
- »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË may use the to submit proof of their requirements. This form requires formal authorization from a healthcare provider, so students should make sure to leave enough time to complete this task for their enrollment.
- »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË may also visit the Student Health Services website for more information on their »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË immunization requirements.
- »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË may send to Student Health Services at .
»Ê¼Ò»ªÈË are not permitted to register for courses until their completed Medical History and Immunizations Form has been received by »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË Health Services, so be sure to submit it in a timely fashion.
Please note: This form requires formal authorization from a healthcare provider, so please ensure to leave time to complete this task for enrollment.
Tuberculosis Screening is required for all students who use an international address at the time of application. Screening must be completed within 6 months prior to the 1st semester you physically attend classes on any of the »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË campuses. |
Guidance for Uploading a Completed Immunization Form
»Ê¼Ò»ªÈË may choose from the following two options to upload their completed immunization forms:
Option #1:
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»Ê¼Ò»ªÈË may log in to MyBullsPath using their NetID and password.
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After clicking on the "Submit Required Health Documents" card, students may submit their form directly through this portal.
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»Ê¼Ò»ªÈË may then Click "Submit Medical History & Immunization Form" at the top of the page. They will then be prompted to upload the documents from their device to MyBullsPath.
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Option #2:
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- »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË may to the university through Student Health Services at .
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For more information on the university’s health document requirements, please visit the Student Health Services website.
For guidance on how to complete your »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË immunization requirements, please review:
Insurance Requirements
All international students are required to enroll in health insurance upon beginning school. »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË have the option to enroll in the »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË-sponsored health insurance plan OR obtain an alternative policy that complies with the university’s insurance coverage requirements before the posted deadline.
Resources to Help »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË Complete Their »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË Insurance Requirements
- The Student Health & Wellness Center’s team updates their website each semester to reflect important dates and deadlines relevant to the upcoming semester. »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË can find more information about their health insurance requirements here.
- For questions about »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË health insurance requirements, to Student Health Services at .
For more guidance on your »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË health insurance requirements and options, please watch the video below:
Insurance Holds
The insurance or ‘SI Hold’ is placed on international students’ accounts, reminding them to indicate their preferred choice for an acceptable health insurance plan. In order to remove the SI Hold, students must submit their Student Health Insurance Agreement before the semester begins. A registration hold will be placed on students’ accounts if they do not complete this insurance agreement, and this will prevent them from signing up for their classes.