All entering first-time, full-time students (undergraduate, graduate and transfer) are required to complete a Tuberculosis Risk Assessment on their Health History Form submitted to Yon Student Health Services. Each student determined to be part of an at-risk population for tuberculosis must present the results of a tuberculosis skin test (Mantoux PPD) within two months prior to matriculation at Old Dominion University. Students with a history of a prior positive TB skin test must submit a chest x-ray report within two months prior to matriculation or documentation of completion of a course of preventive therapy. International students in University or English Language Center classes from countries that have a high incidence or prevalence of tuberculosis (as determined by the World Health Organization, Center for Disease Control or American College Health Association) must be screened. Designation of other students into high-risk groups will be determined through review of the Tuberculosis Risk Assessment designed to elicit pertinent medical information regarding risk factors for and or symptoms of active tuberculosis.
Any student with symptoms of active tuberculosis will be required to be tested immediately. Students who are not in compliance with the policy will be referred to the Dean of Students.
If uncertain whether you are part of an at-risk population for tuberculosis, review the "Tuberculosis Screening of College and University Students" from the American College Health Association website http://www.acha.org/info_resources/tb_statement.pdf. This link will indicate whom to screen and show countries of low tuberculosis prevalence.
