Baylor University

Waiver Periods:

Fall (Semester Schedule) - 07/10/2025 - 09/19/2025

Fall (Trimester Schedule) - 07/10/2025 - 09/19/2025

Fall MPAS - 09/09/2025 - 10/06/2025

Fall 2 (Trimester Schedule) - 10/07/2025 - 10/31/2025

Spring/Summer (Semester Schedule) - 11/28/2025 - 02/06/2026

Spring/Summer (Trimester Schedule) - 11/28/2025 - 02/06/2026

Spring/Summer MPAs - 01/01/2026 - 02/06/2026

Spring/Summer 2 (Trimester Schedule) - 02/25/2026 - 03/09/2026

Summer (Semester Schedule) - 04/21/2026 - 07/02/2026

Summer (Trimester Schedule) - 04/21/2026 - 05/03/2026

Summer 2 (Trimester Schedule) - 06/16/2026 - 06/29/2026

Domestic Graduate Students Only

Note: Seminary students (Master’s and DMin)*” with an asterisk / note below that says “*PhD degrees affiliated with Truett (ex: PhD in Preaching) are officially awarded by the Graduate School; all PhD students are not exempt and should follow instructions for Graduate Students below.

Waiver Requirements:

You may request to opt out of Baylor University’s Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) if you have alternate insurance and it meets the following requirements:

Medical coverage is currently active.

If your alternate health insurance meets the above minimum requirement, submit an electronic copy of the following document(s) with your online waiver request:

An electronic copy of the front and back of your health insurance ID card indicating the student as a covered member.
Proof of coverage, such as a coverage letter, or certificate may be required to verify active coverage.

Your waiver request MUST be submitted by the waiver deadline to be considered. If you take no action, you will be enrolled in the student health plan by default. No late requests will be accepted.

**Active-Duty Military and veterans are exempt from the waiver requirements. If you need to report your military or veteran status, please contact the Graduate College for assistance. **

The day after you register for classes, AHP will send you an email granting you access to the waiver portal. You will not be able to waive until you receive this email.

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