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:
BFA/MFA Students Fall - 05/01/2025 - 08/01/2025
BFA/MFA Students Spring - 12/02/2025 - 01/16/2026
All Otis College students are required to have health insurance and are automatically enrolled on the student health insurance plan (SHIP). Students with health insurance coverage that meets the College's requirements may waive out of the plan by completing an online waiver. All waivers must be completed online by the waiver deadline. Please have an electronic copy of your health insurance ID card and your Otis College student ID number ready.
Alternate Health Insurance Requirements:
*If requirements are not met, you will be automatically enrolled in SHIP.