Automobile Liability
The University maintains automobile liability insurance that covers the liability of any eligible student while driving or using owned or hired vehicles on authorized University business.
Student Insurance Programs
Risk Management and Insurance is a resource for Northwestern University students to identify and manage risks associated with their activities being performed on behalf of or at the direction of the University. Various types of coverage in the University’s liability program, including automobile liability, extend protection to eligible students.
Risk Management and Insurance, in collaboration with other units, sponsors a student health plan (NU-SHIP), administers a self-insurance program for film students, and offers an optional tuition refund program that supplements the existing University refund policy.
Student Film Insurance
Northwestern University students required to shoot a film as part of required coursework often borrow equipment from vendors. Risk Management and Insurance provides students the ability to purchase coverage to insure against loss or damage to borrowed equipment.
Student Health
Health insurance is a requirement for all degree seeking students at Northwestern University. The Student Health Insurance Office is able to assist students in making appropriate insurance selections for their health care needs.
Global Health Insurance
Northwestern’s international medical assistance and insurance carrier is GeoBlue. GeoBlue is required for students participating in university-sponsored or supported travel abroad. For plan information, enrollment procedures and exceptions, go to GeoBlue for Students.
Student Professional Liability
Students performing professional/clinical work outside/independent of their required school curriculum and require professional liability coverage may email Risk Management and Insurance for assistance at risk@northwestern.edu.
Tuition Refund
This insurance is available to all Northwestern undergraduate and graduate students on an optional basis. This is a private insurance program that supplements the University’s published refund policy.