Student Status Changes

Changes to your student status can affect your SHP insurance. This section helps you understand what happens to your SHP insurance if you take a leave of absence, withdraw, graduate, go abroad, study “In Absentia”, or may be eligible for SHP insurance continuation.
 

In This Section
 

Leave of Absence (LOA)
Learn how a leave of absence changes SHP eligibility, including when coverage may continue, end, or require a termination request.

Withdrawal
Check when SHP insurance coverage ends after withdrawal and whether you may be eligible for a continuation of coverage.

Graduation
Find out what happens to your SHP insurance after graduation and review continuation options for recent graduates.

Going Abroad
Get guidance on health insurance while abroad, including study abroad requirements and how SHP insurance works outside the U.S.

In Absentia
Learn how “In Absentia” status affects your SHP insurance and why you must still maintain health insurance coverage that meets Cornell’s student health insurance criteria.

SHP Continuation
Review eligibility for a one-time, three-month continuation of SHP insurance coverage if you are leaving the university.