All international students and scholars at The University of Kansas are required to have health insurance. ISSS offers a health insurance plan that exceeds the minimum policy requirements for a very competitive rate. If you already have valid health insurance you may apply for a waiver. We suggest that you do this before leaving your country. Please visit our insurance page for more information on our health insurance policy, insurance requirements and instructions on how to apply for an insurance waiver. If you are enrolled in the health insurance plan offered by ISSS, the cost of your TB test will be covered. Alternative insurance may not cover these expenses. For questions, contact the ISSS Insurance Coordinator at issinsurance@ku.edu.
KU Student Health Services (SHS)
A general health fee is added to your tuition to cover basic services for students at Watkins Memorial Health Center. Advanced care may require additional charges, but the costs are usually lower than those charged by off-campus health services. Visit the SHS website for more information about immunization, screening records and requirements: www.studenthealth.ku.edu
In addition to bringing these forms, you will complete the following immunizations and requirements:
1) TWO vaccinations for Measles, Mumps and Rubella
2) Meningococcal Meningitis Immunization Policy
3) Tuberculosis Screening
Tuberculosis (TB) screening is required by SHS on KU's Lawrence campus. All newly enrolled international students are required to complete the entire tuberculosis screening process. Failure to do so will result in disenrollment and subsequent notification to the ISSS that you are no longer enrolled.
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