Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP)
(if you are a student registered for fall credits)
Visa, MasterCard, Discover accepted. No convenience fee.
SHIP coverage is effective from August 15, 2026.
The deadline for Annual and Fall enrollment is September 14, 2026.
Enroll by phone: 608-265-5232
Enroll in person: 333 East Campus Mall, 8th Floor
Visa, MasterCard, Discover accepted. No convenience fee.
Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm.
Parents can enroll their registered student in the SHIP office, or by telephone.
Eligibility
Domestic Students
For U.S. citizens or U.S. permanent residents, who are actively enrolled at UW–Madison for at least six credits as an undergraduate student OR three credits as a graduate student.
International Students
For international students registered for class at UW–Madison on any type of non-immigrant status (such as an F-1, J-1, H-1, etc.).
International Scholars
For visiting scientists, professors, postdoctoral fellows, and students in academic training who completed their program of study, or non-degree research project students on a J-1 visa who are NOT registered for classes.
Questions?
Contact the SHIP Office
333 East Campus Mall, 8th Floor
Madison, WI 53715-1381
8am–4 pm, Monday–Friday
Phone: 608-265-5232; Fax: 608-265-5668
shipmail@uhs.wisc.edu