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Health insurance and medical services Students or scholars who enter the U.S. or who are currently in the U.S. on an F-1 or J-1 visa obtained using documentation issued by the University of Dayton—an I-20 or DS-2019—are required to have medical insurance. If you are not sure about your health insurance requirement, please contact the ISSS office immediately. The ISSS office maintains information on a variety of insurance plans. This includes material on health plans offered by companies that specialize in health insurance for international students and scholars. You may also choose to have insurance coverage from a policy you bought in your home country or a policy that your parents bought for you as long as that policy provides the required type of coverage in the United States. Please contact the ISSS office at 937-229-3514 if you have questions or would like information about other insurance plans. NOTE: Students and scholars must submit evidence of insurance coverage to the ISSS office as soon as they arrive on campus. Failure to provide evidence of coverage may result in the Center for International Programs enrolling you automatically in the plan administered through the University of Dayton. If the CIP is forced to do this, your student account will be charged for the insurance premium and assessed an additional service charge of $50.00. Medical services The Dayton area has several hospitals, medical clinics and doctors available for assisting students. Should you become ill during your time at the University, we will help you find a doctor or medical facility, set up an appointment, and provide transportation. We can also search for a doctor who speaks your native language. The University of Dayton Health Center is free to all full-time undergraduate students. For a fee, full-time graduate students and Intensive English Program students are eligible for the student accident and sickness insurance plan, which protects students at school, at home, while traveling and during vacations. We recommend that all international students have a general medical and dental check prior to coming to the U.S. Health care in the United States can be very expensive, and your insurance policy in your home country or a student insurance policy you purchase here in the U.S. generally require that you pay for doctor's visits and hospital charges in advance. Counseling The experience of living in another country and studying at a foreign university can be one of the most unique and rewarding experiences of a person's life. However, the transition can cause some students to experience culture shock. The University’s counseling staff is available to help you if you have any personal problems or concerns. We also maintain solid relations with local professionals. In addition, the Center for International Programs staff are also available to offer help and guidance at any time.

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