Your health and well-being is an essential part of your academic success while you are a graduate student at Washington University in St. Louis.

Health and Well-being Guide
for Students

WashU has partnered with United HealthCare Student Resources to provide the Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) for the current academic year.

The 2024-2025 SHIP premium is $2,580

This plan offers comprehensive coverage for you and your dependents while you are at WashU, as well as when you travel through the U.S. and abroad.
Detailed information and brochures about SHIP can be found on the United Healthcare website​.
Please carefully review the policy information to determine your health insurance needs.
You will be enrolled in the plan and must take action if you wish to waive the plan, add vision or dental insurance, or enroll dependents.

School subsidies

Please take a moment to review any subsidy you may receive based upon your school.

Arts & Sciences Office of Graduate Studies
McKelvey Graduate School of Engineering
The Brown School: contact the Brown School Financial Aid office to inquire about tuition and fees.
Other schools: contact the individual registrar’s office to inquire about tuition and fees for:

Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts

School of Law

Olin Business School

Post Baccalaureate/Pre-Med students of Continuing and Professional Studies (CAPS)

For questions concerning insurance benefits, enrollment, deductibles, claims, etc.

Contact UHC Customer Service: 866-346-4826