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Health Clearance Information
The Department of Health requires all college students to be:
- Free of Tuberculosis (TB) and
- Measles Mumps and Rubella (MMR).
All students must show proof of a negative TB test and proof of two (2) Measles Mumps Rubella (MMR) shots or one MMR shot and one (1) measles shot prior to registration. Documentation of shot records can be submitted to the Admissions and Counseling Office.
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Tuberculosis (TB) Test
International students should submit health clearance documents upon applying to Honolulu Community College. Documents must be clearly written in English or it will not be accepted. After arriving in Honolulu, international students must undergo further TB testing through the State of Hawaii Department of Health TB Branch that may take more than a week to obtain final clearance before registration is allowed. Travel arrangements should be made accordingly to allow time to complete TB testing.
Distance Learning students must provide proof of Tuberculosis (TB) Clearance prior to registration.
Measles Mumps Rubella (MMR) Clearance
- Proof of two (2) Measles Mumps Rubella (MMR) shots or combination 1 Measles and 1 MMR shot one month apart on or after 1/1/68 and on or after 1st birthday OR
- Positive Measles Mumps Rubella (MMR) IgG blood test report if had shots but no record found or if had disease (Request coupon for Kalihi-Palama Health Center from the Health Office or order test through your M.D. and pay lab at time of service for discount) OR
- If born before 1957: MMR not required.