Physical Examination and Medical History Requirement
All international students are required to submit a completed physical examination and medical history form prior to class attendance. The form will be mailed to you by Admissions or by International Student Programs. This form can be completed by the student's health care provider in their home country. All forms must be completed in English. No other forms will be accepted.
Forms submitted in another language will be returned to the student and deemed incomplete. International students can contact the International Institute, 864 Delaware Ave, Buffalo, New York, 14209, 716 883-1900 to arrange for their physical examination form to be translated into English. There is a fee for that service.
Any international student who does not submit a completed physical and medical history form will be prevented from registering at the college. A registration hold will be placed by our office and not removed until the completed form is received.
The Student Health Center will perform a complete physical examination for international students. The fee for that service is billed to the international student insurance.
Immunizations
All students, both international and domestic, are required by New York State to submit proof of immunizations in order to attend college in the state. This requirement is strictly enforced. Any student who does not comply will not be allowed to attend class, reside on campus, participate in sports or other campus activities. To read about the immunization requirements, click here.
The immunizations needed to attend college in New York State are paid for by the international student insurance
Tuberculosis Screening
International students from certain countries will be required to have a tuberculosis screening skin test upon arriving at Canisius or at home just before departing for the United States. The physical examination form explains in detail who must have a tuberculosis skin test. A history of BCG does not meet this requirement. Students with a history of BCG may still need a TB skin test.
Students who have a positive skin test will be referred to a TB clinic in Buffalo, New York for additional evaluation. This requirement is also strictly enforced by Student Health.
Health Insurance for International Students:
All international students are required to purchase a health insurance plan written specifically for them by Canisius College. This plan is designed to meet the health insurance needs of our students studying away from their home countries. Information about the plan is available in the Office of International Student Programs.
International students should not purchase any other health insurance plans before coming to the United States. Students considering such a purchase should first speak with someone in the Office of International Student Programs.
Student Health Center services for International Students:
The Director of Student Health meets with all new international students to explain services and to welcome them to campus and the Student Health Center.
We offer all international students the full range of our services (click here).
We are sensitive to the unique needs of our international students, and strive to provide care and treatment to meet those needs. We understand how difficult it is to be ill or injured, away from family and friends, and cared for in unfamiliar surroundings.
For more information on our International Student programs including health insurance information, visit their website at www.canisius.edu/isp.