Student Experience
Counseling and Wellness
ArtCenter is dedicated to providing students with an array of health and wellness resources.
Counseling Services
ArtCenter partners with UWill to provide free immediate access to teletherapy, a direct crisis connection, and wellness programming through its easy-to-use online platform.
Health and Wellness
CSE sponsors health, wellness and safety workshops throughout the year and provides educational literature on a variety of health-related topics.
Enrolled students are eligible to use the gym facilities at Occidental College during the Fall and Spring semesters during designated hours. For more information, please refer to the Student Handbook or contact the Center for the Student Experience.
ArtCenter’s Student Health Insurance Program (SHIP)
All ArtCenter students enrolled in a degree program are required to have health insurance. To ensure that students have access to quality health care, ArtCenter automatically enrolls all students in the Student Health Insurance Program (SHIP) at the start of each term—unless they successfully complete a waiver showing proof of comparable coverage.
SHIP at a Glance: 2026–2027 Academic Year
- Insurance Provider: UnitedHealthcare (UHC)
- Plan Type: PPO
- Cost: $392 per term (charged separately on your tuition statement)
- Coverage Periods:
- Fall: September 1st – January 16th
- Spring: January 17th – May 15th
- Summer: May 16th – August 31st
SHIP Waiver Process
- Waiver Requirement: Must be completed once per academic year (September–August)
- Waiver Period:
- Opens ~6 weeks before each term
- Closes at 5:00 p.m. on the Friday of the second week of classes
- Waiver Notification & Instructions: Sent via email by Academic Health Plans (AHP)
- Successful Waiver: SHIP fee removed from tuition bill
(Note: Once the SHIP plan is used, you cannot waive the coverage for that term.)
Taking a Term Off?
- Students on a Leave of Absence can elect to purchase SHIP coverage for one term per academic year
- Coverage must be purchased directly through AHP
Need Help?
Contact AHP: artcenter@ahpservice.com
Center for the Student Experience
Hillside Campus
Rm 287: Campus Life, Student Engagement
Rm 274: International Student Services & Academic Accommodations
Rm 274A: Food Pantry
626 396-2323
cse@artcenter.edu
Weekdays, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
