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Fees

All fees are listed at the 2004-2005 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 fall term (September) 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 - General BA and BSc Visa - All Other Programs
Honours and General Programs:


Per 0.5 credit or equivalent $469.10 $937.90 $1,183.70
Per 1.0 credit course or equivalent $938.20 $1,875.80 $2,367.40
Audit course, per 1.0 credit course (see note iv) $469.10

Per 1.5 credits or equivalent $1,407.30 $2,813.70 $3,551.10
Tuition per term (2.0 credits or equivalent) $1,876.40 $3,751.60 $4,734.80
Maximum fee per term (2.25 credits or equivalent) $2,091.75 $4,220.55 $5,326.65
Maximum fee per term (2.5 credits or equivalent) $2,091.75 $4,689.50 $5,918.50
Maximum fee per term (2.75 credits or equivalent) $2,210.70 $5,158.45 $6,510.35
Maximum fee per term (3.0 credits or equivalent) $2,328.20 $5,627.40 $7,102.20
By Permission of the Dean Only (see Course Overload)


Maximum fee per term (3.25 credits or equivalent) $2,560.70 $6,096.35 $7,694.05
Maximum fee per term (3.5 credits or equivalent) $2,795.25 $6,565.30 $8,285.90
Maximum fee per term (3.75 credits or equivalent) $3,029.80 $7,034.25 $8,877.75
Maximum fee per term (4.0 credits or equivalent) $3,264.20 $7,503.20 $9,469.60

2. Program Related Fees (per term) Per Term
Co-operative Education administrative fee
Business and Economics (per academic term, second and third year only) $459.00
Business and Computing double degree (per academic term, second and third year; one additional fee will be charged in the fourth year academic term which precedes the final work term. Students not pursuing a fourth work term may opt out and obtain a refund) $459.00
Business and Math (UW) double degree
– Year 2 (total fee for this academic year assessed in fall term) $918.00
– Year 3 and Year 4 (each academic term according to the work study sequence selected) $459.00
Arts and Science (per academic term, Year 2 and Year 3) $219.30
Professional Experience option administrative fee (total) $750.00
– Per academic term, Year 3 only $219.30
– Additional fee after probation (at work) $311.40
SBE computer contribution (PRISM) (see note ii) $65.00
Science and Technology Endowment Program (see note vii)
– Registered in the equivalent of 2.0 credits or more $50.00
– Registered in less than 2.0 credits or equivalent $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
Students' Administration Council Fee $27.72
Student Union Building Fee – Waterloo Campus $23.44
Student Union Building Fee – Brantford Campus $35.76
Enhancement of Student Life Levy $37.48
Student Publication Fee $4.59
Extended Health Plan – Full-Time Students (per year) (see note i) $84.41
Green Fee (Environmental Projects) $.50
Copyright Agreement Fee (per 0.5 credit) $.25
4. University Health Insurance for Foreign Students (compulsory, see note ix)
UHIP (fee rates for one year)
Single $532.85
Two $1,065.70
Three or more $1,686.65
5. Miscellaneous Fees
Late registration fees (full-time students, per term) (see note iii)
As of late registration date $49.00
As of date term begins $69.00
One week after term begins $90.00
After the final day for adding courses (petition) $111.00
Cancellation fee, before term begins (full-time students) $110.00
Deregistration fee $28.00
Graduation fee $20.00
Late application for graduation $51.00
Official letters (Office of the Registrar) $11.00
Completion of forms (Office of the Registrar) $6.00
Fax charges (maximum three pages) $6.00
Studio fees (per 1.0 credit course) $94.15
Replacement – OneCard $20.00
Duplicate tax receipts (per copy) $10.00
NSF cheque (per occurrence) (see note v) $18.00
Music Accompaniment fees (see note vi)
Audition fee for Faculty of Music $25.00
B. PART-TIME STUDENTS (refer to the Part-Time, Distance and Continuing Education Calendar)
Tuition all centres – per 0.5 credit course $469.10
Tuition all centres – per 1.0 credit course $938.20
Tuition, audit – per 1.0 credit course (see note iv) $469.10
Comprehensive Student Services Fee (per 0.5 credit course), per term (see note viii) $26.00
Students' Administration Council Fee (per 0.5 credit) $6.93
Student Union Building Fee (per 0.5 credit) - Waterloo Campus $5.86
Brantford Student Centre Building Fee (per 0.5 credit) - Brantford Campus $8.94
Enhancement of Student Life (per 0.5 credit) $9.37
Extended Health Plan – Part-Time Students (per year) (see note i) $111.00
Late registration fees (1.0 credit course) (see note iii)
As of late registration date $14.25
After the final date for adding courses (petition) $62.00
Cancellation fee, before term begins (Part-Time students) $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
Special and deferred examinations, each paper $50.00
Validating examination $49.00
D. RECORDS
Official transcript of record – per copy $8.00
For each additional copy requested at the same time $6.00
Letters of Permission $54.00
E. PARKING PERMITS – Sold on Two-Term Basis (tax included)
Day parking $184.00
24-hour parking (residence students only – expires April 30) $184.00
King Street Residence (Garage) $400.00
Motorcycle parking $30.48
F. RESIDENCE FEES
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. Fees are charged per term. Per Term
Residence – Dormitory Style
– single room $1,926.50
– double room $1,886.50
– Willison single room $2,267.50
Residence – Dormitory Style (Waterloo College Hall)
– single room $2,392.50
– double room $2,102.00
Residence – Dormitory Style (King Street Residence)
– single room $2,592.00
– double room $2,334.00
Residence Apartment Style (Bricker Residence)
– single room $2,438.50
Residence Apartment Style (Laurier Place)
– single room $2,262.50
– double room $2,148.00
Residence Apartment Style (209 Regina Street)
– double room $1,990.50
Residence Apartment Style (University Place)
– regular single room $1,990.50
– large single room $2,161.50
– double room $1,504.50
Residence Apartment Style - Centennial Towers, Brantford
– single room $2,000.00
– double room $1,800.00
Residence Apartment Style - Grand River Hall, Brantford
– single room $1,900.00
– double room $1,800.00
Residence Apartment Style - Post House, Brantford
– single room $2,100.00
Residence Apartment Style - Rizzo Building, Brantford $2,100.00
Meal Plans
Plan A $1,344.50
Plan B $1,457.50
Plan C $1,569.00
Plan D $2,100.00
Plan E $1,575.00
Plan F $1,050.00
Plan G $525.00
Plan H $126.00
Residence Miscellaneous Fees, per term
– Activity fee (compulsory) $11.00
Note: All residence fees include a $7 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 and part-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 (refer to 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.
  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 Computer Science, 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 per 0.5 credit, per term to a maximum of $130 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 the student has 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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