Wake Forest University is committed to the health and wellbeing of our students.
Required Action for Students:
- All students who are new to WFU–or are returning from a leave of absence–for the spring 2027 semester must enroll in or waive the WFU Student Blue health insurance plan by January 31, 2027.
- Students who received approved waivers in the fall 2026 semester will be automatically waived for the spring 2027 semester, unless they submit an eligible Qualifying Event Form by January 31, 2027.
- Learn more about Student Blue benefits using the 2026-2027 Plan Benefit Summary.
- Students who have alternate health insurance coverage that meets the University’s criteria may elect to waive the Student Blue plan for the spring semester by clicking here.
- Domestic students participating in Study Abroad programs must maintain U.S.-based health insurance while they are abroad.
Student Blue Cost:
2026-2027 Premium: $1,605 per semester; $3,210 total for the academic year
Student Health Insurance Need-Based Grant: Undergraduate students who receive institutional need-based grant aid from Wake Forest University and are required to purchase the University’s Student Blue plan may be eligible for additional grant assistance toward the premium. Please contact Student Financial Aid at for more information.
Health insurance is required as a condition of enrollment for:
- Degree-seeking (part-time and full-time) domestic undergraduate students registered for at least one on-campus credit at Wake Forest University
- Degree-seeking domestic graduate students in the Graduate School of Arts & Sciences, School of 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 at Wake Forest University
- Degree-seeking undergraduate 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.
*Coverage is not available for students in online-only courses.
Important Dates
November 4, 2026
Portal opens for spring enrollment and waiver forms
January 31, 2026
Deadline for new spring-semester students to either enroll in or waive coverage
January 1 – July 31, 2027
Spring 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