披露: The Policy on 国际学生 has been ratified by IHL Fall 2016 to include additional requirements. 修订后的政策如下:
IHL政策 & 章程§605.C——肺结核;
Proof of test screening for tuberculosis by chest x-ray and interferon gamma release assays (IGRA) performed in the United States prior to the start of classes is required for all international students.
标志形象
国际学生政策与结核胸片
国际学生(新生、转学生和在读学生)
研究生办公室
目的:
The purpose is to comply with IHL Admission Policy for International students relative to communicable disease screening. IHL政策 & 章程第605条.C——肺结核;
Proof of test screening for tuberculosis by chest x-ray and interferon gamma release assays (IGRA) performed in the United States prior to the start of classes are required for all international students.
合规程序:
This policy and procedures establish the guidelines for Tuberculosis testing for all international students in compliance with IHL政策 and Bylaws. All first time international students must provide proof of TB screening and interferon gamma release assays (IGRA) performed in the United States that are no older than six-weeks prior to arrival to campus. Continuing international students must have evidence of their TB screening beginning spring 2016 and interferon gamma release assays as pre-condition to scheduling or enrolling in classes beginning spring 2017. 无论哪种情况, under no circumstance shall any international student attend any class(es) or occupy any housing facilities without proof of test screening, 严格遵守§605.C.
The only acceptable screenings for international students are the chest x-ray and the interferon gamma release assays (blood test). International students accepted for admission must have the appropriate documentation of tests performed in the United States prior to finalizing post-arrival procedures for reporting. Students must arrive in the United States in advance to allow time to conduct the tuberculosis screening and interferon gamma release assays. Verification of the screening results must be presented to the 研究生办公室 before reporting procedures and SEVIS registration will be completed by the Designated School Official (SSO). Students will receive notification of compliance once test results have been submitted.
A Disclosure notification will be sent to applicants as part of the admission process to apprise them of this requirement and the next steps if they are approved for admission. The chest x-ray and interferon gamma release assays must be done in the partnered facility. 不接受其他设施的x光检查.
测试过程:
The chest x-ray and interferon gamma release arrays must be conducted by an authorized and licensed health care provider. The cost of the chest x-ray will be incurred by the student and must be in the form of cash, 汇款单, 或者信用卡.
测试结果管理:
可接受的测试结果是“阴性”。. 实验室报告必须说明结果. 筛查呈阳性的个人将不被录取.Test results must be submitted in a sealed envelope from the medical provider.