🔹 What happens to my coverage after graduation 🔹 Am I still insured once I finish my degree 🔹 When does my student health plan expire 🔹 How do I get insurance after leaving Acadia

Learn how long Acadia’s student health and dental coverage lasts after graduation, and explore options for transitioning to alumni or private insurance plans.

Your student health and dental coverage continues until August 31 of your graduation year — whether you finish in April, May, or later in the summer. After that date:

• 🛑 Your ASU Medical and Dental Plan ends

• 🧾 You’ll need to transition to alternative coverage, such as provincial health care or private insurance

• 🌍 International graduates who don’t yet qualify for provincial coverage can apply for the International Alumni Emergency Medical Plan

• 🩺 If you do have provincial coverage, you may be eligible for the Supplemental Alumni Health and Dental Plan, which includes:

  • Prescription medications

  • Paramedical services (e.g. massage, physio, chiropractic)

  • Vision and dental care

  • Travel coverage

Tip: Don’t wait until September to sort this out — reach out to the ASU Supports Office before your coverage ends to avoid any gaps.

📘 Helpful Definitions:

• Alumni Emergency Medical Plan: Short-term coverage for international grads awaiting provincial health eligibility

• Supplemental Alumni Plan: Optional extended benefits for graduates with provincial coverage

• Coverage end date: August 31 of the academic year in which you graduate

🔗 Suggested Links

• Acadia Health Insurance Overview

• International Alumni Emergency Medical Plan

• ASU Supports Office

• StudentVIP Post-Graduation Options

📝 Special Notes:

• You cannot opt back into the student plan after graduation

• If you’re moving provinces or countries, check local insurance requirements

• For personalized guidance visit the ASU Supports Office in the Student Union Building