Insurance Requirement for All Students

UNC's Board of Trustees requires that all students registered for at least 9 or more on-campus credit hours and all international students have health insurance.

Students enrolled for 9 or more on-campus credit hours will automatically be enrolled in the UNC Student Health Insurance Plan. If the student wishes to waive the UNC plan, they will need to submit a waiver and provide proof of comparable insurance coverage to the insurance office prior to the 10th day of classes. The waiver form may be downloaded from the insurance website at www.unco.edu/ship/main/forms.htm. Nonpayment of the health insurance premium does not waive the insurance.

All international students will automatically be enrolled in the UNC Student Health Insurance Plan unless they provide proof of insurance and submit a waiver form to the UNC Student Health Insurance Office no later than the 10th day of classes each semester.

Any student who enrolls in the University's health insurance plan during spring semester is automatically covered by that insurance during summer session with no additional premium. The University does not require students registered only for summer session to purchase its student health insurance plan or demonstrate possession of an acceptable insurance plan.

Students enrolled in the student insurance may purchase coverage for their spouse and children. Intercollegiate athletics may also purchase the student insurance along with a sports rider to cover intercollegiate injuries. Please contact the insurance office at (970) 351-1915 for additional information.