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Health Insurance and Immunization Requirements

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Health Requirements and Insurance 

Learn about how to get started at Harvard University Health Services (HUHS) as a new student. To view important announcements and updates for the Harvard community, please visit the HUHS News & Announcements page.

Being a new student with HUHS

Harvard University Health Services 

Harvard University Health Services (HUHS) is a multi-specialty medical practice exclusively for members of the Harvard community—students, faculty, staff, retirees, and their dependents. HUHS offers a wide range of services including primary care, medical and surgical specialties, mental health, and urgent care. 

Harvard University Health Services (HUHS)

Harvard University Student Health Program 

All eligible students are automatically enrolled in both parts of the Harvard University Student Health Program, which includes the Student Health Fee and the Student Health Insurance Plan. Students with comparable health insurance may be eligible to waive the Student Health Insurance Plan portion of the program by completing a HUSHP waiver eligibility & application process online at by July 31, 2025. 

Harvard University Student Health Program

Immunizations 

If you are a student living on campus, you must meet Massachusetts’ immunization requirements. Email HUHS Medical Records with any questions about the immunization requirements. 

HUHS medical records and immunizations 

 

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