If you do not want the Student Health Insurance Plan, you must decline or opt-out of coverage by submitting a waiver. You may only opt-out of coverage during the following Waiver Periods:
Summer - 04/25/2024 - 05/31/2024
For Summer 2023-2024, all domestic graduate students at Clemson University enrolled in 9 or more credit hours on the main campus at Clemson University, graduate students with graduate assistantships, and international students will be required to show proof of health insurance as a condition of enrollment. Students must either enroll in the Student Health Insurance Plan or waive the plan by showing proof of their own health insurance.
Students enrolled at Clemson University that wish to opt-out of the Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) must submit alternate coverage information through the AcademicHealth Plans Waiver System. In order to be approved for a waiver, your alternate health coverage must meet the requirements listed below and be submitted with proof documentation prior to the May 27, 2024 deadline.
Please review these prior to submitting your waiver request.
Student must be enrolled in a health plan that is compliant with the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
A. The alternative coverage must meet the following minimum requirements:
B. In addition, International Students:
NOTE: The following plan(s) will NOT be acceptable for waiver approval:
Domestic Students Only: Select the appropriate link below to submit your waiver request or enroll in the Student Health Insurance Plan:
DOMESTIC GRADUATE STUDENTS CLICK HERE
International Students Only: Select the link below to submit your waiver request or enroll in the Student Health Insurance Plan: