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Wake Forest University is committed to the health and wellbeing of our students.

Required Action for All Students:

  • All eligible students who are new to campus for spring must enroll or waive by January 31, 2026.
  • Students must enroll or waive prior to the fall semester each year.
  • Students can learn more about the Student Health Insurance plan benefits and download the member summary here.
  • Students who are covered under their own insurance plan or a parent’s plan that meets the University’s criteria (found here) may elect to waive the Student Health Insurance.
  • Students who were enrolled in the Student Health Insurance Plan for the fall but no longer wish to be covered for the spring semester may complete the spring termination form here. To opt-out for the spring semester, students must be covered by a plan that meets the university’s criteria.

Students may enroll in the Student Blue plan from Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina.

Students who are covered under their own insurance plan or a parent’s plan that meets the University’s criteria (found here) may elect to waive the Student Blue plan.  

Students must enroll or waive prior to the fall semester each year.

2025-2026 Premiums: $2,842 per year or $1,421 per semester

Student Health Insurance Need-Based Grant: Students receiving need-based financial aid who are required to purchase the University’s Student Blue may request funding through Student Financial Aid to cover the premiums. Please contact Student Financial Aid at finaid@wfu.edu for information.


Health insurance is required as a condition of enrollment for:

  • Degree-seeking (part-time and full-time) domestic undergraduate students at Wake Forest University registered for at least one on campus credit
  • Degree-seeking domestic graduate students* in the Graduate School of Arts & Sciences, Divinity, School of Business, and School of Law registered for at least one on campus credit
  • International students with F or J visas registered for at least one on campus credit
  • Undergraduate students who are degree-seeking students who only need part-time status to complete their degree
  • Domestic students participating in Study Abroad programs must maintain U.S. based health insurance while they are away.

*Currently not available for students in online-only programs.

Important Dates

November 3, 2025
Portal opens for new spring students to enroll or waive coverage

January 31, 2026
Deadline for new spring students to take action (either enroll or waive coverage)

January 1 – July 31, 2026
Benefits period

Contact

Questions
University Health Plans

Phone
1.833.207.7430

Confirm Policy Benefits
Call Student Blue at 1.800.579.8022

Mail
Student Health Insurance Office
P.O. Box 7312
1834 Wake Forest Road
Winston-Salem, NC 27109

Location
B132 WF Wellbeing Center