Health and Wellness
Health and Wellness
Student Health Insurance Plan
Northwestern University requires that all degree seeking students maintain health insurance. Part of your financial aid package from Kellogg includes coverage of this health insurance fee. Health insurance coverage will begin on September 1, 2024 and will end on August 31, 2025. Please note that Kellogg covers the health insurance fee for the student only; fees for dependents are not covered by Kellogg’s financial aid package. For routine medical care, students use the Northwestern student clinic at Health Service. Referrals to other doctors, if needed, would be made through the Northwestern student clinic or Searle/Student Health.
U.S. or Permanent Residents:
You can have your own private health insurance plan or enroll in the Northwestern Health Insurance Plan. With the private medical insurance plan, you must provide proof of comparable insurance coverage in order to be waived from Northwestern's plan. Students must enroll in the plan or decline coverage by October 1, 2024.
International Students:
All international students are required to purchase the Northwestern University Health Insurance plan and maintain coverage for the duration of their academic program. More details can be found on the OISS website.
All Kids Healthcare Program
The State of Illinois also has a plan to provide affordable health insurance coverage to children living in Illinois. Please see more information on the All Kids Program website.
Health Services (Evanston)
Located at 633 Emerson Street, the Health Services office can provide medical care and oversees entrance health requirements for all Northwestern Students.
Counseling Services (CAPS)
The CAPS office is located in the same building as Health Services (633 Emerson) and will provide counseling services to all Northwestern University students. CAPS also has workshops and clinics for students, such as the Stress Management Clinic and other workshops.
Northwestern Recreation
Northwestern Recreation resources has it all: memberships (free to students), fitness and wellness, aquatics, sailing, tennis, and intramurals and clubs.