Columbia University Health Services

For graduate students in the following categories only, a waiver of participation in the Plan automatically generates a waiver of the Health Service Program fee

• Registering solely to defend a dissertation
• Registering for Matriculation and Facilities (M&F), Extended Residence (ER), or MFA Research
• Registering for the Journalism full-time research or full-time special research Programs

For students in Columbia College and SEAS registered in study abroad programs, a waiver of participation in the Plan automatically generates a waiver of the Health Service Program fee.

To preserve enrollment in Health Services at Columbia only, the student must complete an enrollment form available in the Insurance Office in addition to making the online waiver request.