Required Immunizations, Insurance, & Courses

Health Insurance

You are required to have health insurance.

All students who are 1) admitted to a degree program and 2) registered for six or more credits per semester that count toward the automatic assessment of the Student Services Fee are required by the University of Minnesota to have health insurance.

Eligible students are automatically enrolled in and billed for the University-sponsored Student Health Benefit Plan (SHBP) unless they use the online Health Coverage Declaration to waive coverage.

To learn more about this policy and the University plan, visit the Office of Student Health Benefits or contact them at [email protected] or 612-624-0627. 

International Students 

The University of Minnesota requires all international students and their dependents to enroll in the University-sponsored Student Health Benefit Plan unless they are eligible for a waiver. To be eligible for a waiver as an International Student, you must be covered by a United States-based employer-sponsored group health plan or the University-sponsored Graduate Assistant Health Plan. To learn more about this policy and the University plan, contact the Office of Student Health Benefits at [email protected] or 612-624-0627.

Required Online Courses

The University of Minnesota is committed to creating an environment where all students can learn, grow, and thrive. To equip you with the information, resources, and skills needed to do your part to foster a safe and respectful campus community, new students are required to complete these three online modules by September 12, 2025.

Cultivating Awareness & Prevention of Sexual Violence
Decisions: Alcohol & Drug Awareness
Brave & Bold Dialogues

On July 25, 2025 new students will be enrolled in these three modules and will receive an email for each module with instructions for completion. Students can also go to training.umn.edu after July 25 to complete the modules. If you have questions about the modules, please email [email protected].

Orientation & Transition Experiences

In an effort to support each student during their transition to the U of M and on their path to graduation, Orientation & Transition Experiences offers high-quality, dynamic experiences that cultivate community and empower students to champion their own development and leverage campus resources.

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612-624-1979

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300 Washington Avenue SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455

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