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 ßÙßÇÂþ»­ Student Health & Wellness Center and the state of Florida.  

These requirements include:

  • 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. 

  • 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 USF campuses.

  • Recommended but Voluntary: Three Hepatitis B vaccines or a blood titer test received within the last five years of the student’s program start date, or showing immunity or formally declining this immunization via the Student Self-Service account or on the Medical History and Immunization Form.

  • Recommended but Voluntary: Proof of a meningitis vaccine, or a blood titer test received within the last five years of the student’s program start date, or formally declining this immunization via the Student Self-Service account or via the Medical History and Immunization Form

Resources to Help Students Complete Their USF Immunization Requirements

  • Students may use the Medical History and Immunization Form 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.
  • Students may also visit the Student Health Services website for more information on their USF immunization requirements.
  • Students may send to Student Health Services at .

Students are not permitted to register for courses until their completed Medical History and Immunizations Form has been received by USF 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.

                                                 **IMPORTANT**
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 USF campuses.

Guidance for Uploading a Completed Immunization Form

Students may choose from the following two options to upload their completed immunization forms:

Option #1:

      • Students may log in to MyBullsPath using their NetID and password.

      • After clicking on the "Submit Required Health Documents" card, students may submit their form directly through this portal.

      • Students 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.

Option #2:

      • Students may to the university through Student Health Services at .

For more information on the university’s health document requirements, please visit the Student Health Services website.

For guidance on how to complete your USF immunization requirements, please review:

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Instructional PowerPoint

 

 

 

Insurance Requirements

All international students are required to enroll in health insurance upon beginning school. Students have the option to enroll in the USF-sponsored health insurance plan OR obtain an alternative policy that complies with the university’s insurance coverage requirements before the posted deadline. Typically, alternative health insurance plans are not released until 1-2 months before the start of students’ entry term.

Resources to Help Students Complete Their USF 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. Students can find more information about their health insurance requirements here.
  • For questions about USF health insurance requirements, to Student Health Services at .

For more guidance on your USF 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.