2026-2027 Periods of Coverage
The Northwestern University Student Health Plan accommodates different program start dates in order to keep students covered effectively. Please see the table below for your program’s applicable coverage dates, premiums, and open enrollment period. For programs outside the annual open enrollment and coverage dates we have included pages specific to your program, below the table, for more information.
If you are starting your program in a term later than its typical start date please contact the Student Health Insurance Office for applicable coverage dates, premiums, and open enrollment period.
A table showing the different premium rates and coverage dates for various careers at Northwestern University.
| NU-SHIP Enrollment | Coverage Dates | Premium Rate | Open Enrollment Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kellogg 1Y and MMM, Incoming PA, and Incoming PO | 6/1/26 - 8/31/27 | $7,507* | 5/14/26 - 7/3/26 |
| Incoming Feinberg Medical | 7/28/26 - 8/31/27 | $6,571* | 6/18/26 - 10/1/26 |
| Incoming Law | 8/15/26 - 8/31/27 | $6,276* | 7/1/26 - 10/1/26 |
| All programs unless specified above | 9/1/26 - 8/31/27 | $5,996* | 7/1/26 - 10/1/26 |
*All coverage and rates are subject to state regulatory approval and may change. Aetna Student Health is currently awaiting approval from the state insurance department for the 2026–2027 academic year, and details will be finalized upon approval.