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Student Health Insurance Plan Information for Cornell University Summer College"

Health Insurance is Required

Because of the high cost of medical care, it is Cornell University policy that all students, including participants in Cornell University Summer College, have adequate health insurance.

We share your hope that your daughter or son will have a successful and healthy experience at Cornell this summer. Having quality health insurance will give you the peace of mind that your student will get the care s/he needs in the event of unanticipated illness or injury.

Please review carefully any plan you might consider to make sure it will provide adequate coverage for your student while he/she is enrolled in Cornell University Summer College.

All students are eligible to use Cornell's health center, Gannett Health Services, whether they have the SHIP or private health insurance.


Cornell's Student Health Insurance Plan

The Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) is designed with the special needs of students in mind. This includes the significant population of students who are on campus participating in summer programs. For a modest investment, you can make sure your student has adequate coverage while away from home.


Features of the SHIP

The SHIP is an accident and sickness policy that:

  • meets all of Cornell’s requirements for health insurance
  • provides extensive coverage at a reasonable cost for most on- or off-campus medical care
  • guards against catastrophic expenses
  • covers preexisting medical conditions
  • provides coverage twenty-four hours a day, anywhere in the world and, most importantly, in the Ithaca area (care in Ithaca and at Cornell may be considered “out-of-network" for many managed care programs)
  • provides medical evacuation/repatriation coverage
  • provides convenient insurance assistance, close to campus in Collegetown

International students should know that the SHIP is Visa compliant, meeting and exceeding U.S. Customs requirements for student visas.

Detailed SHIP Information

The SHIP Member's Guide (pdf) provides many more details about SHIP benefits. As you look through it, you will realize pretty quickly that it was written primarily for Cornell students who are on campus full-time during the academic-year. The premium and eligibility information in the Member's Guide does not apply to Cornell University Summer College Programs.

However, several items detailed on this website do apply to Cornell University Summer College Programs—and to your student, should you decide to purchase the Student Health Insurance Plan.

  • information about the Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) itself
  • the chart detailing SHIP benefits and coverage
  • the description of Gannett Health Services and health care provided for students
  • contact information for the Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) and Gannett Health Services.

We apologize for your inconvenience in having to sort through what does and does not apply to your student, but we believe you will find it well worth the effort to read this material.  It will help you think through your student’s needs and make a decision that will provide him or her with the best protection possible in case of illness or injury while at Cornell this summer.

Plan Premiums for Summer College Students

The rates for Cornell University Summer College Programs are: 

Program/Session                       Dates                 SHIP premium
Architecture                                6/21 to 8/2           $164.00
6-week                                        6/21 to 8/5          $164.00
4- week                                       6/21 to 7/19        $164.00  
3-week I                                      6/21 to 7/12        $ 82.00
3-week II                                     7/13 to 8/2          $ 82.00
1-week                                        7/13 to 7/19        $ 82.00

To Enroll

Please print this form and complete it in full.

Cornell University Summer College (pdf)

The form and payment are due no later than June 1, 2008. Payment must be in the form of a check or money order (in U.S. currency). Do NOT send cash. Send payment and completed form to:

Cornell University Office of Student Health Insurance
409 College Avenue, Suite 211                            
Ithaca, NY  14850 
Phone: 607 255-6363
Fax: 607 254-5221                                                  
E-mail: sicu@cornell.edu