International Students and Scholars
Health
Health Insurance
The United States does not have a social system for health insurance. Each person must be responsible for purchasing (annually) his/her own health insurance. Although you may be a very healthy person, accidents do happen, and couples do have children (despite careful planning). Therefore you must be covered by health insurance. SIU offers health insurance for most registered students. Policies are also available for dependents.
Immunization
All newly enrolled students, as mandated by a law in the state of Illinois, must have an immunization from completed before the end of the first semester of attendance. The immunizations required include: diphtheria, tetanus, measles, rubella, mumps, and a TB skin test. If the above immunizations have not been obtained in the past, or a doctor cannot verify that any or all of the shots have been given, then you must contact the SIU Health Service in order to make appointments to receive the required immunizations. Please remember that this law is for your well-being. If you do not comply with this law, you will not be able to register the next semester, and your registration for your current classes will be canceled. For more information, contact the Immunization Office at (618)453-3311.The immunization form can downloaded in the following link.
Health Emergency
During the hours the Health Service is open (8:00a.m. - 4:30p.m., Monday through Friday during school session), emergency treatment is provided. Memorial Hospital at 404 W. Main Street provides emergency care when the Health Service is closed. The Memorial Hospital which need immediate treatment. To help determine an emergency situation, use the Dial-a Nurse program at 536-5585. In case of an extreme emergency, call (618) 549-2121 for ambulance service.