Please note that the SHIP office will be closed from Wednesday, December 24, through Friday, December 26, and on Wednesday, December 31, and Thursday, January 1, 2026.
Access your SHIP member ID card, make a payment, or check your account
Visa, MasterCard, Discover accepted. No convenience fee.
Find a health care provider (including Urgent Care and Emergency Room options)
Enroll in SHIP online
(if you are a student registered for credits)
Visa, MasterCard, Discover accepted. No convenience fee.
The deadline for Spring/Summer enrollment is February 14, 2026.
SHIP coverage is effective from January 15, 2026.
Enroll by Phone: 608-265-5232
Enroll in Person: 333 East Campus Mall, 8th Floor
Visa, Mastercard, Discover accepted.
No convenience fee.
Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm
Parents can enroll their registered student in the SHIP office, or by telephone.
Eligibility
Domestic Students
For U.S. citizens or U.S. permanent residents, who are actively enrolled at UW–Madison for at least six credits as an undergraduate student OR three credits as a graduate student.
International Students
For international students registered for class at UW–Madison on any type of non-immigrant status (such as an F-1, J-1, H-1, etc.).
International Scholars
For visiting scientists, professors, postdoctoral fellows, and students in academic training who completed their program of study, or non-degree research project students on a J-1 visa who are NOT registered for classes.
Questions?
Contact the SHIP Office
333 East Campus Mall, 8th Floor
Madison, WI 53715-1381
8am–4 pm, Monday–Friday
Phone: 608-265-5232; Fax: 608-265-5668
shipmail@uhs.wisc.edu