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Financial Services – Fees


Fees

All fees are listed at the 2002-2003 rates. All fees stated are subject to Board of Governors' approval and may change without notice. FEES ARE CHARGED PER TERM unless otherwise indicated. Increases for fees set by the university will be effective on September 1 each year.

A. FULL-TIME STUDENTS

1. Tuition (per term)

Tuition fees are charged at the per course rate with a maximum fee rate as listed below. The typical registration is 2.5 credits or equivalent per term. Canadian Visa
Honours and General Programs:


Per 0.5 credit or equivalent $460.40 $919.50
Per 1.0 credit course or equivalent $920.80 $1,839.00
Audit course, per 1.0 credit course (see note iv) $460.40 $919.50
Per 1.5 credits or equivalent $1,381.20 $2,758.50
Tuition per term (2.0 credits or equivalent) $1,841.60 $3,678.00
Maximum fee per term (2.25 credits or equivalent) $2,053.00 $4,137.75
Maximum fee per term (2.5 credits or equivalent) $2,053.00 $4,597.50
Maximum fee per term (2.75 credits or equivalent) $2,169.80 $5,057.25
Maximum fee per term (3.0 credits or equivalent) $2,285.15 $5,517.00
By Permission of the Dean Only (see Course Overload)

Maximum fee per term (3.25 credits or equivalent) $2,513.30 $5,976.75
Maximum fee per term (3.5 credits or equivalent) $2,743.50 $6,463.50
Maximum fee per term (3.75 credits or equivalent) $2,973.70 $6,896.25
Maximum fee per term (4.0 credits or equivalent) $3,203.80 $7,356.00
2. Program Related Fees (per term)

Co-operative Education administrative fee

Business and Economics (per academic term, second and third year only) $441.00 $441.00
Business and Computing double degree (per academic term, second and third year; students who elect the fourth work term will be charged an additional fee in year 4) $441.00 $441.00
Business and Math (UW) double degree (students who elect the fourth work term will be charged an additional fee in year 4)

– Second year (total fee for this academic year assessed in fall term) $882.00 $882.00
– Third year (per academic term) $441.00 $441.00
Arts and Science (per academic term, second and third year) $211.00 $211.00
Professional Experience option administrative fee (total) $721.00 $721.00
– Per academic term, third year only $207.00 $207.00
– Additional fee after probation (at work) $293.00 $293.00
SBE computer contribution (PRISM) (see note ii) $65.00 $65.00
Science and Technology Endowment Program (see note vii)

– Registered in the equivalent of 2.0 credits or more $50.00 $50.00
– Registered in less than 2.0 credits or equivalent $25.00 $25.00
3. Incidental Fees (compulsory for students registered in the equivalent of 2.0 credits or more), per term

Comprehensive Student Services Fee (see note viii) $130.00 $130.00
Students' Administration Council Fee $25.60 $25.60
Student Union Building Fee $22.92 $22.92
Enhancement of Student Life Levy $35.88 $35.88
Student Publication Fee $4.30 $4.30
Extended Health Plan (per year) (see note i) $84.41 $84.41
Green Fee (Environmental Projects) $.50 $.50
Copyright Agreement Fee (per 0.5 credit) $.25 $.25
4. University Health Insurance for Foreign Students (compulsory, see note ix)

UHIP (fee rates for one year)

Single
$737.92
Two
$1,475.84
Three or more
$2,335.76
5. Miscellaneous Fees

Late registration fees (full-time students, per term) (see note iii)

As of late registration date $44.00 $44.00
As of date term begins $63.00 $63.00
One week after term begins $82.00 $82.00
After the final day for adding courses (petition) $101.00 $101.00
Cancellation fee, before term begins (full-time students) $100.00 $100.00
Deregistration fee $25.00 $25.00
Late application for graduation $10.00 $10.00
Document evaluation fee $25.00 $25.00
Official letters (Office of the Registrar) $10.00 $10.00
Completion of forms (Office of the Registrar) $5.00 $5.00
Fax charges (maximum three pages) $5.00 $5.00
Studio fees (per 1.0 credit course) $88.75 $88.75
Replacement – OneCard $20.00 $20.00
Duplicate tax receipts (per copy) $6.00 $6.00
NSF cheque or MC/VISA denial (per occurrence) (see note v) $18.00 $18.00
Music Accompaniment fees (see note vi)

Audition fee for Faculty of Music $25.00 $25.00
B. PART-TIME STUDENTS (refer to the Part-Time, Distance and Continuing Education Calendar)

Tuition all centres – per 0.5 credit course $460.40 $920.80
Tuition all centres – per 1.0 credit course $920.80 $1,839.00
Tuition, audit – per 1.0 credit course (see note iv) $460.40 $920.80
Comprehensive Student Services Fee (per 0.5 credit course), per term (see note viii) $26.00 $26.00
Students' Administration Council Fee (per 0.5 credit) $6.40 $6.40
Student Union Building Fee (per 0.5 credit) $5.73 $5.73
The Enhancement of Student Life (per 0.5 credit) $8.97 $8.97
Late registration fees (1.0 credit course) (see note iii)

As of late registration date $28.50 $28.50
After the final date for adding courses (petition) $62.00 $62.00
Cancellation fee, before term begins (Part-Time students) $25.00 $25.00
(See the Part-Time, Distance and Continuing Education Calendar for late registration dates)

C. EXAMINATIONS (Payable at time of application; non refundable)

WLU administrative fee for writing at outside centre $34.00 $34.00
Special and deferred examinations, each paper $50.00 $50.00
Validating examination $49.00 $49.00
D. RECORDS

Official transcript of record – per copy $8.00 $8.00
For each additional copy requested at the same time $5.00 $5.00
Letters of Permission $27.80 $27.80
E. PARKING PERMITS (tax included)

Day parking (per term, sold on two-term basis) $56.12 $56.12
24-hour parking (residence students only – expires April 30) $56.12 $56.12
Motorcycle parking (per term) $10.16 $10.16
Gated visitor lot (per visit) $4.00 $4.00
Meter parking (per hour) $1.50 $1.50
F. RESIDENCE FEES (fees listed for two academic terms)

Note: Every student in the dormitory-style residence is required to purchase an on-campus meal plan. Students applying for space in residence will be committed to a minimum of two consecutive academic terms. Fall Winter
Residence – Dormitory Style

– single room $1,721.50 $1,721.50
– double room $1,580.00 $1,580.00
– Willison single room $2,091.00 $2,091.00
Residence Apartment Style (Bricker Residence)

– single room $2,173.00 $2,173.00
Residence Apartment Style (Laurier Place)

– single room $2,019.00 $2,019.00
– double room $1,913.00 $1,913.00
Residence Apartment Style (195/205 Regina Street)

– single room $1,721.50 $1,721.50
– double room $1,580.00 $1,580.00
Residence Apartment Style (University Place)

– regular single room $1,780.50 $1,780.50
– large single room $1,939.50 $1,939.50
– double room $1,329.50 $1,329.50
Residence Apartment Style (183 Albert Street)

– single room $1,721.50 $1,721.50
Residence Apartment Style (10 Lodge Street)

– single room $1,721.50 $1,721.50
Residence Apartment Style (83 Seagram Drive)

– single room $1,721.50 $1,721.50
Residence Apartment Style - Brantford (Centennial Towers)

– single room $1,635.50 $1,635.50
– double room $1,533.50 $1,533.50
Residence Apartment Style - Brantford (Holstein Building)

– single room $1,600.00 $1,600.00
Meal Plans

Plan A $1,200.00 $1,200.00
Plan B $1,300.00 $1,300.00
Plan C $1,400.00 $1,400.00
Plan D $2,000.00
Plan E $1,500.00
Plan F $1,000.00
Plan G $500.00
Plan H $120.00
Residence Miscellaneous Fees, per term

– Key deposit (compulsory, charged once only) $35.00 n/a
– Activity fee (compulsory) $11.00 $11.00
Note: All residence fees include a $7.00 charge for mail delivery service

Spring term residence fees are charged on a weekly basis with a minimum charge of four weeks.

G. LOCKERS (through the Student Union)

Locks $5.00
Half locker rental (fall/winter terms) $20.00
Full locker rental (one term) $30.00

Notes:

  1. The Extended Health and Accident Insurance program is administered by the Student Union and is mandatory for all full-time undergraduate students enrolled in the fall term on campus, including co-op students on work term. An opt-out option is available to students who file the required form with proof of alternate coverage no later than the end of the second week of fall term. Further information is available by contacting the Health Plan Co-ordinator at Extension 3557 or <http://www.wlusu.com>
  2. PRISM: In 1990, full-time students in the School of Business and Economics approved a per term voluntary student contribution designed to increase the computer facilities for students in the School of Business and Economics. Accounts will be adjusted for students who do not wish to contribute and who file for an adjustment through the PRISM Help Desk, (room P1030, Peter's Building) BY THE END OF THE SECOND WEEK OF THE APPLICABLE TERM. THIS DEADLINE IS STRICTLY ADHERED TO.
  3. Additional registration fees are charged to those students who do not complete their mail registration by the date indicated (see Academic Dates chapter).
  4. Audit course tuition fees are usually half the regular course fee with a few exceptions which may be charged the full-course fee. Fees are not refundable.
  5. Charges will be applied for all cheques returned to the university by the bank. Additional charges will also be applied when MC/VISA payments are denied or incorrect card numbers/expiry dates are given.
  6. 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. Contact the Faculty of Music for further information regarding these fees.
  7. Science and Technology Endowment Program (STEP): In the spring of 1995, students in biology, chemistry, physics and computing and psychology approved a voluntary student contribution program designed to enhance the educational experience and opportunities of students in these disciplines. The fee applies to students registered in BA and BSc programs in the departments of Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Computing, and Psychology. Accounts will be adjusted for students who do not wish to contribute and who file the required form (obtainable from their departmental office) by the end of the third week of the applicable term.
  8. The Comprehensive Student Services Fee is charged to full-time and part-time students at the rate of $26.00 per 0.5 credit, per term to a maximum of $130.00 for full-time students.
  9. UHIP is provided through the universities to all foreign students and their dependents. It is compulsory for all eligible participants and their dependents unless they have an approved waiver. UHIP is designed to pay the cost of the hospital and medical services, which may be needed and provides coverage comparable to that of OHIP. Details on eligibility are available in the UHIP brochure. If you have not been billed for UHIP, notify the Business Office. If the student has been billed for UHIP, it is necessary to complete the required application form at the Business Office. Failure to comply with UHIP regulations could result in deregistration.


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