Health Insurance and Required Immunizations

Clemson University requires all international students on F-1 or J-1 visas, including their dependents on F-2 and J-2 visas, to be actively enrolled in health insurance each semester they are enrolled at the University.

Clemson University offers a comprehensive Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP), administered by BlueCross BlueShield (BCBS) of South Carolina. The SHIP plan is available to eligible students, legal spouses, and dependents of students, at competitive premiums. 

Enrollment in the SHIP plan and information on insurance benefits are managed by Student Health Services. Find more information on the SHIP plan and mandatory enrollment website.

Required Immunizations 

All undergraduate and graduate students are required to have specific immunizations to enroll in courses at Clemson University. Visit the Immunization Requirements page to find more iformation on the required immunizations.

All immunization forms should be submitted prior to July 1 for Summer/Fall enrollment and December 1 for Spring enrollment. Students not in compliance with the immunization requirements may have a hold placed on future registrations and may be subject to a late fee.