ATTENTION ALL INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS: You are subject to a hard waiver health insurance program. For more information on this program, click here.

American health care can be confusing to students from other countries. There is no national health system in the United States. Health insurance can be expensive, but it costs far less than buying services directly from a health care provider.

The following links will provide you with helpful information that we hope will assist you in your transition.

The Lorna Sundberg International Center
The International Students and Scholars Programs
Immunizations
Travel-Related Tuberculosis Information - Centers for Disease Prevention and Control (CDC)
Questions and Answers About TB

Travel Issues
Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC)
World Health Organization

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