Medical Information

Health Insurance

All exchange students must have health insurance coverage while studying at Towson University that meets the minimum requirements set by the 快活视频Health Center. Exchange students must also meet the U.S. Department of State Insurance requirements. All exchange students are automatically enrolled in the 快活视频health insurance policy. The 快活视频health insurance fee is billed to the student鈥檚 account each semester that they attend TU. If exchange students purchase an alternate plan, they must submit the International Student Health Insurance Waiver Application. The waiver will only be approved if the student's health insurance policy meets TU's minimum requirements. Instructions for how to apply for the waiver are as follows:

  1. Complete the International Student Health Insurance Waiver Application online no later than September 15 for the fall semester and February 15 for the spring semester. No waiver applications will be accepted and no insurance refunds will be granted after the deadline. You can access the waiver application from the Health Center page for International Students.
  2. The 快活视频Health Center will evaluate your alternate plan and waiver request.
  3. You will be notified whether or not your waiver has been approved.

Immunizations

Towson University requires proof of immunization for measles, mumps and rubella (MMR); and Tetanus-Diphtheria-Pertussis (Tdap). Visit the Health Center Immunizations webpage to review all requirements and deadlines. For students living on campus, Meningococcal (Meningitis) is also required. All students taking classes at 快活视频are required to complete the Towson University Immunization and Tuberculosis screening requirements.  Please follow the instructions below to complete the required forms.

  1. Log on to the 快活视频Health Center鈥檚 secure to provide proof of your immunizations. You will be asked to log in with your Towson NetID and password and verify your date of birth. (If you have questions about activating your 快活视频NetID, please contact the International Student and Scholar Office at .
  2. Go to the Forms link on the left side of the page and read the instructions for completing the required online forms.
  3. As part of the verification process, you must upload a copy of your immunization record to the .
  4. International students must schedule an appointment to visit the 快活视频Health Center upon their arrival at Towson for a TB screening.
  5. If you have any questions about this process, please call 410-704-2466 or email