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Immunizations

All students are required to submit their immunization records to University Student Health Services before starting classes. You can submit immunizations by completing either of the following:

  • submitting a copy of your vaccination records from your doctor's office or previous school
  • submitting a signed copy of the VCU Certificate of Immunization.

    This certificate must be signed by a Healthcare professional.

NOTE: Most international students are required to receive a tuberculosis screening test during their first week on campus. University Student Health Services does not accept tuberculosis (TB) tests given outside the U.S. Student Health will reserve appointments for international students who are required to get their tuberculosis test during International Student Orientation Week. The cost is $25. Only major credit cards, debit cards, Rambucks, Apple Pay, and Samsung Pay are accepted. Cash will not be accepted. 

Schedule your tuberculosis screening

Health Insurance for International Students

To assist international students with managing the costs associated with accessing private healthcare in the U.S., VCU has contracted with United Healthcare to offer all international students an individual insurance plan (policy) and include it as part of their annual tuition and fees.

International students studying on F or J visas are REQUIRED to participate in the university’s student health insurance program.* The information on this page will provide you with additional details about the plan, resources to help support your enrollment in the plan and instructions for utilizing the plan to access the care that you need.

View the 2023-2024 VCU Student Health Insurance Plan brochure for a summary of coverage details.

*Please see the tab labeled “Waivers and Opting Out of the Plan” below.