International students are required to have a Tuberculosis (TB) skin test on arrival to campus within the first semester of enrollment at Oklahoma City University.

Students will be allowed to enroll for the first semester, but must report to the Student Health Clinic within the first 6 weeks of class to either show proof of having had a TB Skin Test or to get a TB Skin Test. Appointments will be made when the student presents to the Student Health Clinic for those that need a TB Skin Test. All students should bring all documents from their doctor including immunization records and health records when he or she reports for the TB Skin Test requirement.

The TB skin test is a small injection given in the forearm and then "read" by observing the injection site 48 hours later. The cost for the test at the Student Health Center is $15.00.

Students who have had a TB skin test in their home country must have documentation of the test with the results reported in millimeters, not just "positive" or "negative". An x-ray is required by law in Oklahoma if a test result is 10 x 10 mm or greater. A result of 5 x 5 mm requires the test be repeated. Students who have x-rays in their home country are advised to bring a copy of the actual x-ray film with them to O.C.U.

TB Testing is also done if requested by any student, staff or faculty for $15.00. Please note that when making an appointment, you will need to come back to the Student Health Clinic between 48 and 72 hours (2-3 days) in order to have the result checked by a nurse. For this reason, TB tests are not given on Thursdays.

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