The Spring 2026 waiver period is open for students who initially missed the previous waiver periods, or received a waiver denial last quarter and updated their health plan. If your waiver was approved in the Fall 2025 or Winter 2026 quarters, most likely your waiver is approved for this entire 2025 - 2026 academic year. Don't forget to re-submit a new waiver each summer to prevent future UCSHIP enrollment.

Spring Open Waiver (Feb 9 – Mar 14, 2026) – Submit your Health‑Fee Waiver to opt out of UCSHIP for the Spring 2026 quarter.

Spring Late Waiver (Mar 15 – Mar 20, 2026) – Accepted with a $50 late‑waiver fee. No waivers after Mar 20.

How to apply –  First check the UC Waiver Criteria to make sure your alternative health plan follows the insurance requirement – Log into TritonLink → TritonLink Tools → Financial Tools → Health Fee Waiver, complete the AHP questionnaire, hit the submit button, and receive an automated email stating your waiver application was received. Any inquiries made to our office without proof of the automated email will result in UCSHIP enrollment for the quarter.

• UC Waiver Criteria: https://shwadmin.ucsd.edu/uc-ship/waive/waiver-criteria.html
• TritonLink Waiver Tool: https://tritonlink.ucsd.edu/financialtools/health-fee-waiver

Processing – 7–10 business days; credit appears on your student account within 1‑3 business days after approval.

Need Help? Contact us via– Email SHIP3@ucsd.edu (subject must include “secure”) or call 858‑534‑2124.

Join our SHIP Talks - Zoom Q&A (Spring 2026)
• Monday 11 am–12 pm PST → https://uchealth.zoom.us/j/88081736382
• Wednesday 11 am–12 pm PST → https://uchealth.zoom.us/j/81949023064
• Friday 11 am–12 pm PST → https://uchealth.zoom.us/j/82705053129