Who is covered by the Acadia Students’ Union (ASU) Extended Health & Dental Plans? 🔹 Does the ASU health and dental plan include me as an exchange student? 🔹 Am I automatically signed up for Acadia’s health and dental coverage? 🔹 Who gets the ASU extended health and dental benefits at Acadia?

✅ Who is covered?

• All international students enrolled to study at Acadia University are automatically enrolled in the ASU Extended Health & Dental Plans.
• This includes exchange students coming from partner universities.

💡 What does “automatically enrolled” mean?

• You don’t need to sign up separately—the cost is included in your student fees.
• You’ll receive details about your coverage and how to access benefits after you arrive.

🔍 Helpful Definitions

• ASU: Acadia Students’ Union, the student organization that provides services and benefits.
• Extended Health & Dental Plans: Insurance that helps cover medical and dental costs not included in basic provincial health coverage.

🔗 Suggested Links

• ASU Health & Dental Plans
• Inbound Exchange Students Webpage
• International Students Webpage

Special Notes

• If you already have health coverage from your home country, you may be able to opt out of the ASU plan. Check deadlines and requirements on the ASU website.