Is medical insurance a requirement for study?
Yes, per University policy, all international students (as well as their dependents coming with them) are required to carry sufficient medical coverage during the entire course of their program. Upon admission to the University you should complete the insurance application and submit to Mrs. Ashley Gassner at 205-726-4341 (fax), jawells@samford.edu or mail to: Samford University International Studies Office ATTN: Mrs. Ashley Gassner 800 Lakeshore Drive Birmingham, Alabama, 35229, U.S.A. Insurance will be ordered for you with the cost being placed on your student account. Please arrive to the University financially prepared to bear this cost.