FEES All fees are listed at the 1993/94 rates. All fees stated are subject to Board of Governors' approval and may change without notice. Fees are charged per term unless otherwise indicated. Students may be billed for two academic terms. Taxes are not included. A. Full-time Students Tuition fees are charged at the per course rate with a maximum fee rate as listed below. The typical registration of two academic terms, with two and a half credits per term, will be charged $2,024.00 for Canadian fees and $6,930.00 for Visa fees. 1. Tuition Canadian Visa Honours Programs, General Programs and Management Studies Diploma Per 1.0 credit course or equivalent $454.00 $1,386.00 Audit course, per 1.0 credit course (see note v) 227.00 693.00 Tuition per term (2.0 credits or equivalent) 908.00 2,772.00 Maximum Fee per term (2.25 credits or equivalent) 1,012.00 3,118.50 Maximum Fee per term (2.5 credits or equivalent) 1,012.00 3,465.00 Maximum Fee per term (2.75 credits or equivalent) 1,069.00 3,670.00 Maximum Fee per term (3.0 credits or equivalent) 1,126.00 3,843.00 By Permission of the Dean Only Maximum Fee per term (3.25 credits or equivalent) 1,239.00 4,190.00 Maximum Fee per term (3.5 credits or equivalent) 1,352.00 4,537.00 Maximum Fee per term (3.75 credits or equivalent) 1,465.00 4,883.00 Maximum Fee per term (4.0 credits or equivalent) 1,578.00 5,230.00 2. Program Related Fees Co-operative Option Administrative Fee Per Academic Term (2nd and 3rd year only) 340.00 340.00 Internship Option Administrative Fee Per Academic Term (2nd and 3rd year only). 162.50 165.00 Professional Experience Option Administrative Fee (total $530.00) Per Academic Term (3rd year only) 162.50 162.50 Additional Fee after probation 230.00 230.00 SBE Computer Contribution (PRISM) (see note iii) 50.00 50.00 3. Incidental Fees (Compulsory for full-time students) Students Administration Council Fee 26.05 26.05 Students Athletic Fee 34.85 34.85 Student Union Building Fee 19.80 19.80 Health Services 10.90 10.90 WLUSU Elevator Fund (see note i) 7.50 7.50 Extended Health Plan (per year) (see note ii) single compulsory 41.55 41.55 family optional 42.87 42.87 4. Miscellaneous Fees Late Registration Fees (per term) (see note iv) As of late registration date 38.00 38.00 As of date term begins 54.00 54.00 One week after term begins 70.00 70.00 After the final day for adding courses(petition) 86.00 86.00 Studio Fees (per 1.0 credit course) 55.00 55.00 Duplicate tax receipts (per copy) 5.00 5.00 NSF cheque or MC/VISA denial (per occurrence) (see note vi) 15.00 15.00 Music Accompaniment Fees are charged per course on a term basis. The amount charged is based on the type of accompaniment and the number of hours required for the course. Please contact the Music Department for further information regarding these fees. B. Part-time Students (refer to part-time studies calendar) Tuition all centres per 1.0 credit course 454.00 1,386.00 Tuition, audit per 1.0 credit course (see note v) 227.00 693.00 Athletic Complex fee (optional) per term 34.85 34.85 Late registration fees (1.0 credit course) (see note iv) begin at 24.00 24.00 (See part-time studies calendar for late registration dates.) C. Examinations (Payable at time of application; not refundable.) WLU administrative fee for writing at outside centre 33.00 33.00 Special and deferred examinations, each paper 80.00 80.00 Validating examination 49.00 49.00 D. Records Official transcript of record each copy 4.00 4.00 Letters of Permission 27.00 27.00 E. Parking Permits (issued for a full year September to August) Day parking (per year) 75.00 75.00 24-hour parking (per year residence students only) 75.00 75.00 F. Residence Fees (fees listed for two academic terms) Note: (1) Every student in the dormitory style residence is required to purchase an on-campus meal plan. (2) Students applying for space in residence will be committed to a minimum of two academic terms. Residence dormitory style: Fall Winter Single room 1,354.00 1,438.00 Double room 1,244.00 1,321.00 Apartment style: Single room 1,708.00 1,814.00 Meal Plans On-campus residents (minimum amount) 891.00 1009.00 Off-campus residents (minimum amount) 275.00 275.00 Residence Miscellaneous Fees Key deposit (compulsory) 35.00 35.00 Activity fee (compulsory) 5.00 5.00 Mail box (compulsory) 3.50 3.50 Replacement ID 20.00 20.00 Spring Term residence fees are charged on a weekly basis with a minimum charge of one week. (i) In February 1989 WLU students voted, through a referendum, for a voluntary fee assessment of $15.00 per year earmarked for the construction of an elevator for the Student Union Building in order to make the facility accessible to the physically challenged. This fee will be refunded to students who do not wish to contribute and who file for a refund through WLUSU not later than the fourth week of the term in which it is assessed. (ii) In November 1986 WLU students voted to have an extended health plan administered by WLUSU. This plan is offered to full-time students only and the fee cannot be refunded under any circumstances. All full-time students (including Fourth Year co-op students on work term) will be assessed the full amount of the Extended Health Plan in Fall Term. Other students who become full time in Winter or Spring Terms will be charged a pro-rated fee and should contact the WLUSU Office regarding their coverage. (iii) In 1990, full-time students in the School of Business and Economics approved a $50.00 per term voluntary student contribution program designed to increase the computer facilities for students in the School. This fee will be refunded to students who do not wish to contribute and who file for a refund, through the Dean's Office in the School of Business and Economics by the end of the second week of the applicable term. (iv) Late registration fees are charged to those students who do not complete their mail registration by the date indicated (see schedule of dates). (v) Audit-course tuition fees are usually one-half of the regular course fee with a few exceptions which may be charged the full-course fee. Fees are not refundable. (vi) Penalties will be applied for all cheques returned to the University by the bank. Penalties will also be applied when MC/VISA payments are denied or incorrect card numbers/expiry dates are given. Senior Citizens Senior citizens are exempt from tuition fees, but are required to pay other fees where applicable. Settlement of Accounts (Full-time) 1. Students who have been registered/confirmed before the Late Registration Dates will be invoiced for an estimated two and a half credit course registration, and fees will be due approximately three weeks before classes begin. Students who register/confirm after the Late Registration Date will be assessed a late penalty and will be invoiced for fees assessed. Additional billings will be issued after the last day for adding courses for registrations greater than two and a half credits. 2. Any additional fees assessed after the student has registered are due and payable at time of assessment. Notes: 1. An additional charge of 1.0 percent per month (12.68 percent per annum) will be assessed on all accounts not paid in full according to the above rules for Settlement of Accounts. Students paying with OSAP will be charged all penalties. 2. Credit for scholarships or bursaries will be given only if proof is presented. For available financial assistance and loans see page xxx. 3. The University reserves the right to de-register a student. A penalty of 55% per course at the per course rate will be charged. Incidental/Miscellaneous fees are non-refundable. Additional penalties will be applied for subsequent re-registration. 4. Any student with a poor payment record may be required to pay with a certified payment, money order or cash. 5. It is the students responsibility to provide the University with correct and up to date addresses for billing. Overdue Accounts Students with delinquent accounts will not receive an official University transcript nor will an official University transcript be released on their behalf in any manner. Such a student will not be permitted to graduate or register again until the account has been paid in full by cash, money order, or certified cheque. Overdue accounts may be referred to a collection agency. Overdue accounts include: fees not paid in full as specified in the Calendar, parking violation fines outstanding, library (WLU or University of Waterloo) fines outstanding, residence or food service charges outstanding, unpaid balance in the bookstore, disciplinary obligations imposed by the Office of the Dean of Students, charges owing to other University offices. Refund of Fees The University assumes the obligation of student instruction and accommodation on a yearly basis. 1. Any refunds for part-time students will be in accordance with the refund policy in the Part-Time Studies Calendar. 2. Incidental and miscellaneous fees are not refundable. 3. Students dropping courses or withdrawing from Wilfrid Laurier University are required to obtain and complete the appropriate form which is available from the Office of the Registrar. Non-payment of fees does not constitute a withdrawal. The effective date for course drops or withdrawals from the University will be the date such information is reported in writing to the Registrar. The portion of refund is determined by this date. There are no refunds for courses which are taken under the audit-course classification. Tuition fees are refunded on a term basis at the per-course rate in accordance with the following schedule. Drop /Transfer/Withdrawal Dates Charge All time periods listed below apply to a 12 week course. All other courses (ie: 6 week courses in Intersession and Summer Session) will be subject to a pro-rated time schedule. Time Period Activity Tuition Penalty Before classes beginDrop course/withdrawal no penalty Up to the end of thea) Drop course no fee penalty first week of lecturesb) Withdrawal 10% per course / course rate Second week of Drop Course/Withdrawal 10% per course lecture / course rate After the last day forDrop Course/Withdrawal 55% per course registration & adding / course rate courses but on or before last day for withdrawing without failure. After the last day for 100% of term fees withdrawing without failure 4. Please refer to Housing Handbook for details. Students shall be responsible for their room rent under the terms of residence accommodation undertaking. Refunds will be authorized only if an approved WLU student replacement fills the vacancy and assumes responsibility for the balance of the residence year. Adjustments to room charges will be calculated based on this replacement date. Please contact the Housing Office for information regarding the amount of adjustment allowed. Meal card refunds are effective the date the meal card is submitted for cancellation. Adjustments will be calculated based on usage or a pro-rated fee charge whichever is greater. No application for residence refund by full-time students will be considered if received after January 31 in regular session. When students are dismissed from residence for disciplinary reasons, their residence fees are not refundable and they are obligated for the full term unless in the opinion of the Dean of Students there are extenuating circumstances which would warrant a total or partial refund. Withdrawal due to marriage is acceptable if proof of marriage is provided and total residence and meal card fees are paid. Withdrawal for medical reasons is acceptable when a medical statement is provided to the satisfaction of the University administration. 5. Refund of fees for adjustments and withdrawals will be issued after the final day for adding of courses in a term. 6. Please allow at least four weeks after withdrawal for processing of refunds. No refund of payments made by personal cheque will be issued for at least one month after deposit. 7. Refunds of $1.00 or less will not be processed. Tax Receipts Receipts will only be issued for the portion of tuition fees paid. Payments/Scholarships will always be applied to the oldest charges outstanding. Additional tax receipts required as a result of late payment will be issued on request. Please allow one week for processing. Tax receipts will automatically be mailed to Home addresses (if available) for part-time students and students not currently registered. Full-time students are requested to pick up their tax receipts in the business office as soon as they are available. Notices will be posted when receipts are available in February. Receipts not picked up before March 1 will be mailed. Duplicate tax receipts can be obtained in the business office. Payment is required in advance. Please allow at least one week for processing. It is the students responsibility to provide the Office of the Registrar with a correct and up to date Home address prior to the preparation of tax receipts. The University will not be held responsible for tax receipts lost in the mail or those sent to incorrect addresses.