Important information for graduating students from Health & Wellness
April 11, 2025
The University of Toronto Health & Wellness Centre provides services for current University of Toronto undergraduate and graduate students who have paid the appropriate incidental fees for the school year. Eligible students can access our services from September 1 to August 31 of the following academic year. You may also have access to your extended health insurance plan until August 31.
For students leaving the University, it is important to plan for future care in the community. If you are:
- graduating this summer or fall;
- leaving the University;
- or not planning to register at the University in September 2025.
Please inform your current care provider at your next appointment so we can work with you to plan for a smooth transition of care.
Whether you’re a domestic or international student, transitioning to a new care provider can look different.
Domestic students
1. Find a family doctor
Your family doctor is your main access point for health services. While doctors at Health & Wellness can only provide care to registered students, there are resources that can help you find a new family doctor in each province. Note that finding a family doctor can be a lengthy process, so proactively searching for and calling doctor’s offices is important.
- Ontario: Health Care Connect
- British Columbia: College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia
- Quebec: Registering with a Family Doctor
- Alberta: Alberta Health Services
- Manitoba: Family Doctor Finder
- New Brunswick: Be Matched with a Family Doctor
- Nova Scotia: Need a Family Practice Registry
- Prince Edward Island: Family Doctor Patient Registry
- Newfoundland and Labrador: Find a Doctor NL
2. Update your contact information in our electronic medical record (EMR) system.
Your new care provider can request your medical records on your behalf with your consent. Please refer to the Authorization of release of medical information form (PDF) for detailed instructions on how to request your medical record.
3. If you’re staying in Ontario, and have OHIP or another Canadian provincial health plan, there are some services you can use while you search for a family doctor
Walk-in Clinics
Provide primary care for people without a family doctor and who do not need emergency care.
Health811
You can call or chat with a registered nurse to get health advice. They cannot prescribe medications or diagnose illnesses, but can provide consultation on health issues.
Youth Wellness Hubs
Provide support for the well-being of young people aged 12 to 25, including mental health and substance use supports, primary health care and community supports.
Learn more about Youth Wellness Hubs.
Hassle Free Clinic
Provides medical counselling services in all areas of sexual health.
Learn more about Hassle Free Clinic.
Toronto Public Health
Provides information on health topics and lists of clinics. Chat live or talk on the phone with a nurse for information on a range of health topics.
Learn more about Toronto Public Health.
International students
1. Extend UHIP
Your UHIP will typically expire on August 31, 2025. If you need to extend UHIP beyond August 31, you must contact the UHIP office at least a month before your current UHIP expires. You may want to contact the UHIP office to explore your health insurance options. You can find information on the Centre for International Experience’s UHIP page.
2. Apply for OHIP after UHIP expires
While you can extend UHIP for up to six months, the coverage will expire at the end of that period. During that time, if you are staying in Ontario, it is best to be working towards getting covered under OHIP, Ontario’s public health plan. You will need to meet OHIP eligibility requirements.
3. Seek out support
If you are staying in Ontario after leaving U of T, there are some community organizations (PDF) that can offer you support.
Ontario Council of Agencies Service Immigrants
Provides information on options for accessing health care in Ontario without OHIP coverage.
Learn more about the Ontario Council of Agencies Service Immigrants.
Canadian Centre for Refugee and Immigrant Health Care
This is a free-of-charge centre that is available to all newcomers who are uninsured or precariously insured.
Learn more about the Canadian Centre for Refugee and Immigrant Health Care.
Non-Insured Walk-In Clinic
Offers confidential primary care services to people who do not have health insurance.
Learn more about the Non-Insured Walk-In Clinic.
Youth Wellness Hubs
Provide support for the well-being of young people aged 12 to 25, including mental health and substance use supports, primary health care and community supports.
Learn more about Youth Wellness Hubs.
Health Network for Uninsured Clients
Provides information on options to access health services for uninsured clients in Toronto.
Learn more about the Health Network for Uninsured Clients.
Toronto Public Health
Provides information on health topics and lists of clinics. Chat live or talk on the phone with a nurse for information on a range of health topics. It also provides a range of services that can be accessed without health insurance.
