General Information

General Information: Health Information: General Medical Information

Student Health Service
The Student Health Service is located in Laurel Hall, and is staffed by nurses 24 hours a day and 7 days a week (while school is in session). Physicians are on duty from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday - Friday. A Doctor is on call after hours. Phone: 831-2226.
Medical Insurance
All international students are required to have adequate medical insurance. The cost of the basic plan is automatically billed every semester to your student account, listed as MANDATORY MEDICAL INSURANCE. Coverage must be obtained for dependents at www.universityhealthplans.com. Students may apply for a waiver of the insurance if they are able to show proof of comparable medical insurance. Wavier forms must be completed NO LATER THAN THE LAST DAY OF FREE DROP ADD each semester and submitted with proof of insurance to 234 Hullihen Hall, Office of Graduate & Professional Education.

ENROLLMENT PROCESS FOR GRADUATE STUDENT ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS PLAN FOR 2008-2009

Nationwide Life Insurane Company
Policy Number:302-001-0705


For US students and Permanent Resident Immigrants:

The enrollment period for 2008-2009 begins on August 18th and continues through September 15th. If a student enrolls in this time period, the coverage is valid beginning September 1st. To enroll in the insurance plan, please use and follow the directions on this form:
University of Delaware Student Accident & Sickness Insurance Application (for U.S. Citizens and Permanent Resident Immigrants only)

For International Students:

International students have been enrolled via their student bill and coverage begins on September 1st in the Blue Plan. However, if the international student wishes to enroll in the Gold plan or add dependents, please use and follow the directions on this form:
Application for International Students Who Wish to Upgrade or Add Dependends/Spouse

***Note for All Graduate Students:(make sure you check whether you are a funded or non-funded graduate student)


For Post-Docs:


To enroll, Post-Docs should use and follow the directions on this form:
University of Delaware Student Accident & Sickness Insurance Application (for Post Docs only)


To Add a Dental Plan:


Please go to http://www.universityhealthplans.com/intro/UDELDental.html and follow the directions

To Add a Vision Plan:


Please go to http://www.universityhealthplans.com/letters/letter.cgi?school_id=170 and follow the directions


Additional Information:


Addtional Information About Student Medical Insurance
Claim Form Download
Accident and Sicknes Plan Rates 08/09: Download
Student Health Services: http://www.udel.edu/shs/
Description of Student Health Service and Student Insurance Plan: Download
University Health Plans (UD): http://www.universityhealthplans.com/intro/UDEL.html