Health and Safety

Beginning with the fall 2023 semester, all new and continuing international students will be automatically enrolled in a Chico State approved health insurance policy and will submit payment for the plan via their student portal account. 

California State University (CSU) requires all international students to have adequate medical, medical evacuation, and repatriation insurance coverage, beginning with the start of your program (as listed on your I-20/DS-2019), and at all times thereafter while you hold an F-1 or J-1 visa and you are residing within the U.S.

For J-1 visa holders, failure to meet this requirement is also a violation of your immigration status and may result in the cancellation of your DS-2019 and disenrollment from the University.

Explore the Plan (PDF)

How it Works

• Students pay their insurance fees through their Portal account each semester
• Fall policy dates: August 01 – December 31
• Spring/summer policy dates: January 1 – July 31

Who is covered by this plan?

Beginning with the fall 2023 semester, all new and continuing international students will be automatically enrolled in a Chico State approved health insurance policy. 

Who is not covered by this plan?

Students with government scholarships from the following pre-approved sponsors will be covered by the U.S. health insurance policy purchased on their behalf by their sponsors:

• Kuwait Cultural Office
• Embassy of Saudi Arabia
• Embassy of United Arab Emirates
• Institute of International Education – Fulbright Commission

California State University (CSU) requires all students to be current on a number of immunizations and to complete a risk assessment for tuberculosis (CSU  Executive Order 803 ). 

List of required and recommended immunizations and screenings

Most students opt to complete all of their required immunizations in their home country.  This is often the most convenient and least expensive option.  

Some students choose to complete their immunizations/screenings in Chico. Each immunization and screening will have a cost associated with them and are often more expensive than in other countries. 

List of immunizations/screenings available in Chico community (PDF) 

Deadline to upload: 15 days prior to the first day of your program 

How to Upload Your Document(s) - video tutorial

Acceptable Documents

Upload one of the following documents via the Wellcat Health Center Patient Portal with your  name and  student ID number clearly indicated on  each document submitted:

• Recommended Option:
  • International Student Health Certificate (PDF)
• Other Options:
  • Photocopy of your childhood immunization record
  • Photocopy of your California High School transcript if immunization information is documented on transcript
  • A copy of a lab report showing proof of immunity by blood titer