Student Health and Dental Plans

All full-time or part-time undergraduate students and all full-time graduate students are automatically enrolled in the student health and dental plans and will be charged the annual fee indicated on the Student Financial Services website. Student plans may be combined with other plans to provide 100% coverage.

Students covered by an equivalent dental plan can opt out of the plan by submitting an online opt-out form by the posted deadline. Students will need to provide proof of alternate coverage.

Family coverage is available for spouses (including common-law and same-sex partners) and dependent children under the age of 21 (or age 25 if in full-time attendance of school). Students can add family coverage by submitting an online family add-on form by the posted deadline.

Read more about your benefits and opting out.

How do I opt out of medical and dental fees? 

Information for Guelph-campus students

Student Health Plan: This is a universal non-refundable fee, which was voted in via student referendum. You cannot opt out. If you have other coverage, you can submit outstanding balances to your other plan for consideration; this is called "Co-ordination of Benefits."

Student Dental Plan: Students covered by an equivalent dental plan can opt out of the plan by submitting an online opt-out form by the posted deadline. Students will need to provide proof of alternate coverage.

Read more about your benefits and opting out.

Information for Guelph-Humber students

All full-time University of Guelph-Humber students are automatically covered by the IGNITE Health & Dental Insurance Plan. Students are able to select the coverage that is best for them through a flex-plan. Students may choose to opt out of the student insurance fee if they provide proof of pre-existing coverage.

We are committed to keeping our U of G community informed through our COVID-19 website. 

You will find information about our pandemic plan, resources and answers to frequently asked questions there.