Leaving CMU?
Before you embark on your next journey, make sure that you review this page thoroughly to learn more about access to services, your insurance plan and requesting your medical records.
Graduating Students
If you graduate in May, you can be seen at University Health Services for two weeks following your graduation date. If you graduate in December, you can be seen at University Health Services up until our winter holiday closure.
If you are in Pittsburgh after that time and need services, we can help you find local providers for your health care needs.
If you are enrolled in the Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP):
The CMU SHIP is a national plan, with participating providers in every state. The SHIP also provides medical coverage, and emergency travel assistance, while living or traveling abroad. Your SHIP enrollment/s will remain in effect for the duration of the coverage period (August 1 - July 31):
- If you have an offer for employer-sponsored medical insurance, you are not required to cancel your SHIP enrollment. You have the option remain enrolled in the SHIP through July 31, and then enroll in your employer's health plan effective August 1 due your loss of coverage (this would be considered a Qualifying Life Event (QLE) enrollment). Contact your employer's Human Resources Department for their enrollment guidelines.
- We strongly recommend comparing the SHIP to your employer provided health plan. Pay close attention to the cost of the plans, any deductibles, co-pays, co-insurance, and the benefits offered.
- Students graduating in May are not eligible to extend their SHIP enrollment beyond the plan year, and there is no COBRA option (COBRA is only available when enrolled in an employer-based plan). Your SHIP enrollment will terminate on August 1.
Leave of Absence or Withdrawal
If you are taking a leave or planning to withdraw, you can be seen at Health Services up until the date that your leave becomes effective. If you are in Pittsburgh after that time and need services, we can help you find local providers for your health care needs.
If you purchased the CMU student health insurance plan (SHIP), your plan will remain in effect for the duration of the coverage period (August 1 - July 31), as long as you remain enrolled at CMU for the first 31 calendar days from the start of classes of your first active semester:
- The SHIP is a national plan, with participating providers in every state. The SHIP also provides medical coverage, and emergency travel assistance, while living or traveling abroad.
- If your leave occurs after the first 31 days, you are eligible to cancel your SHIP enrollment/s, and obtain a prorated refund.
- You will be eligible to enroll in the SHIP again if/when you return to CMU as an actively enrolled student.
However, if you separate from the university before completing the first 31 calendar days from the start of classes, your SHIP enrollment/s will be cancelled, effective the first day of the month following your separation date.