All fees for a semester are due and payable on or before the date scheduled for registration for that semester.

Provisional registration may be granted to students who make arrangements with the Associate Registrar, Student Financial Services, to defer payment of their University account. Deferred payment normally will be granted only to students who can show proof of financial assistance from O.S.A.P. or other awards which can be confirmed by the University and are not on hand at the commencement of classes through no fault of the student. Students should apply for O.S.A.P. two months in advance of the first class day of each semester, in order that the application can be processed in time to have funds for registration. Cancellation of registration may be exercised at the discretion of the University for failure to complete the registration payment. Academic sanction may be applied to students who have not made payment, or suitable arrangements for payment, of their University account. Academic sanction will prevent one or more of the following:

a) release of semester examination results

b) release of transcripts

c) granting of a degree or diploma

d) registration for a subsequent semester

Tuition Fees

The undermentioned rates are those in effect until April 30, 2001. At the time of printing the 2001-2002 fee schedule had not been determined.

The undermentioned tuition fees apply to Canadian students and those with permanent resident status. Students from outside of Canada, who do not have permanent resident status, should consult Visa Students, in this section.

Full-Time Fees - 2.00 credits or more

Part-Time Fees - less than 2.00 credits

Special or Continuing full-time students:

Tuition fee is the same as indicated by programs for regular full-time students.

Auditing Courses

Co-operative Education

Senior Citizens - Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents Only

Senior citizens, aged 65 years and over as of the first day of the month in which registration for a semester occurs, who are admitted for registration, will be exempt from the payment of tuition, student organization and other fees, with the exception of material costs required for Fine Art and Distance Education courses.

Spring and Summer Session

For classification purposes, any combination of Spring credits (13 week), Session 1 credits (6 week), and Session II credits (6 week), that total 2.00 credits or more will constitute full-time enrollment and tuition and other university fees will be charged accordingly.

Study Abroad Fee

Guelph students participating in a University sponsored study abroad program (including semester abroad and exchange programs) are required to pay the $200.00 Study Abroad Fee. This fee covers the mandatory Pre-Departure Orientation and other preparatory operational services

Semester Abroad Program

Students are required to pay full-time tuition plus the compulsory medical insurance premium.

Exchange Program

Guelph students attending other institutions are required to pay the University of Guelph the cost of full-time tuition and compulsory fees (less the Bus Pass fee of $39.12).

Foreign students attending the University of Guelph are required to pay the University Health Insurance premiums shown below (UHIP) as well as the medical insurance premium of $97.00 annual fee and Bus Pass fee of $39.12 per semester (2000/2001 costs).

International Field Trip/Course Fee

Guelph students participating in a University International Field Trip are normally required to pay the $50.00 International Field Trip Fee. This fee covers the mandatory Pre-Departure Orientation and other preparatory and operational services.

Visa Students

The tuition fee for students from outside of Canada who have obtained a student authorization and visa is as shown below:

Health Insurance

All international students registered at the University of Guelph are required to enrol in the University Health Insurance Plan (UHIP) - participation is compulsory. The 2000/2001 fees are:

Students who are studying on student visas and whose immigration status changes, or those who may be eligible for the regular tuition fees but are charged the visa student fees, must present acceptable official documentation to Undergraduate Programs Services, Office of Registrarial Services. To affect a change of fees in a particular semester, the documentation must be presented prior to June 30 (Spring Semester), November 1 (Fall Semester), or February 1 (Winter Semester). Dates for Summer Session courses are variable and for those, students should contact the Academic Programs Section. Dates are subject to change without notice.

Categories of students who are exempt from paying the visa student fee are synopsized as follows:

• · Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or their dependents.
• · applicants for permanent residency who submit the appropriate letter.
• · diplomatic or consular officers of another country or representatives of the
• United Nations or its agencies who are stationed in Canada, or their dependents.
• · visitors, or their dependents, who are in Canada on an employment
• authorization.
• · refugees (officially recognized).
• · members of foreign military forces admitted to Canada under the Visiting
• Forces Act, and their dependents.

The descriptions above are brief statements synopsized from the regulations of the Ministry of Education and Training. Final interpretation rests with the Office of Registrarial Services and documentation must be acceptable to the Office of Registrarial Services. The regulations are subject to change without notice.

Other University Fees

These fees are applicable to students registered in 2.00 or more credits. They are compulsory and non refundable.

*The University Centre Fee is payable at $10.50 per semester to a total of $21.00 for each 12 month period commencing with the Spring Semester. Part-time students are charged $2.10 per 0.50 credit.

Student Organization Fees

Applicable to students registered in 2.00 credits or more. These fees, determined by programs, are collected as a service to the student government to support student organizations. Of each fee, $11.91 is for the University of Guelph Central Student Association, $3.28 is for the Canadian Federation of Students, $2.71 is for the Ontario Federation of Students, $4.51 is an entertainment media fee, $4.95 is for G-OPIRG, $5.39 is for Radio Gryphon, $2.19 is for the Ontarion, $1.50 is for Women's Resource Centre, $0.67 is for Volunteer Connections, $1.15 is for Peak Newspaper, $1.73 is for the Magic Bus, $0.53 is for W.U.S.C., $0.50 is for the Bullring, First Response Team $ 0.61, Outline $0.40, and $39.12 is for the Student Bus Pass.

In addition, the Dental Plan annual premium of $79.93 and the Medical Insurance Premium of $97.00 provide coverage for the duration of the year, whether or not the student withdraws from the University. Married students wishing to have their spouse and children insured should refer to your C.S.A. or G.S.A handbook for more details with respect to your student Health Plan.

The total of these fees is $258.08. College government fees are as recorded below.

Colleges Semester Fee

Account deferral fee

Administrative Fee

-for each cheque in the amount of $395.00 or greater upon which payment is refused by the bank on which it is drawn.

Students with a second occurrence may be placed on a cash or certified cheque basis and/or forfeit their mail registration privilege.

-each cheque in the amount of less than $395.80 upon which payment is refused by the bank on which it is drawn.

Appeals against the cheque refusal fine must be made in writing to the Secretary of the Cheque Refusal Fine Appeals Committee. Appeals are to be made within ten days of notification by the Associate Registrar, Student Financial Services. Appeal forms are available from Undergraduate Program Services or from the Associate Registrar, Student Financial Services.

Graduation Fee

Payable at time of submission of application for graduation.

The fee covers the cost of the diploma and diploma case, and gown rental. It is applicable to all students (except those in continuing, unclassified or non degree categories) upon their first registration in the semester level as noted below:

Late Registration Fee

$60.00, payable at the time of late registration (fee payment).

Appeals against the late fee must be made in writing to the Secretary of the Late Appeals Committee within 10 class days from the commencement of classes. Appeal forms are available from Undergraduate Program Services, Office of Registrarial Services.

Students who write supplemental examinations at an outside centre may be required to pay an invigilator fee directly to that centre. Notification of non-payment will result in the withholding of grades.

If the student chooses not to write the examination, a refund of supplemental fees will be made if the request is submitted in writing at least 15 days prior to the scheduled date of the supplemental to Undergraduate Programs Services, Office of Registrarial Services. No refunds will be made for examinations written at another university or college.

Involvement in University College Connection is a two-semester commitment for which students are billed a participation fee.

Quoted fees are in effect in 2000-2001. The 2001-2002 fee schedule will be issued as soon as available from the Department of Parking Administration. Students wishing to pay for a parking permit are asked to include the appropriate payment in accordance with the following schedule with their total payment submission. Students who comply with this procedure will receive their parking decals in the campus mail prior to the commencement of classes.

Any one interested in purchasing a premium parking permit should contact Parking Administration directly.

*above rates are subject to change

Quoted fees are in effect in 2000-2001. The 2001-2002 fee schedule will be issued as soon as available from Student Housing Services.

Single Student Residence

D.V.M. and Graduate Students

Due to the longer D.V.M. winter semester, an increased winter semester residence rate is applicable to D.V.M. students. Similarly, an increased rate is applicable to those graduate students who must remain in residence after the end of the regular winter semester. Students will be informed of the applicable dates, deadlines and charges late in the fall semester or early in the winter semester. A semester for residence purposes will terminate on the residence closing date indicated in the current Residence Contract. Section 6.2.8 of the Residence Contract requires that students vacate their rooms within 24 hours of completion of their final examination. Rates are for unfurnished units and include utilities (except telephone), parking, and satellite TV.

Family Housing

All residence students, excluding those in apartment style residences, are required to select one of 4 meal plans. These prepaid plans are in effect for 2000-2001. The 2001-2002 fee schedule will be issued as soon as available from Hospitality Services. Fall/Winter Semester 1999-2000:

Food items purchased on your meal plan are tax exempt. Any student on or off-campus can purchase the above noted plans. There is an Off-Campus Meal Plan for those students who are not required to purchase a residence board plan. For further information on off-campus options, please contact Hospitality Services at Ext. 2807. All meal plans give you the convenience of on-campus dining in a variety of locations. Hospitality Services will honour meal plans until 2:00 p.m. on the day following the conclusion of examinations.

Withdrawals

A student who withdraws from the University may apply to the Office of Registrarial Services for a refund of tuition fees provided the withdrawal has been authorized by the dean of the college (see also Withdrawal, Section VIII, Undergraduate Degree Regulations). If the withdrawal or credit drop results in a credit balance in your fees account (i.e. payments are greater than charges) a refund cheque is produced. Allow approximately four weeks before refunds are available from Student Financial Services. The University has been directed by the Ministry of Education and Training to return refunds to your bank in instances where assistance was received through a Government Student Loan. Refunds of tuition fees will be calculated according to the effective date and the following schedule:

Refunds of Other University Fees (except Residence and Meal Plan Fees) and Student Organization Fees (except Bus Pass, medical insurance premium and dental insurance premium) will be made in full up to and including the 15th class day of a semester. No refund of Other University Fees or Student Organization Fees will be made after the 15th class day. The effective date for the refund of tuition and fees will be the date on which the student notifies the Registrar regarding the withdrawal. Room charges will be refunded on a pro rata basis for the period in residence, but cancellation of the residence contract will also result in forfeiture of all or part of the residence deposit. Refer to section 4.3 of the Residence Contract Terms & Conditions for further information. The effective date for refund will be the date belongings are removed from the room, a room check made and the room key, post office key and university ID card returned; or, the authorized effective date for withdrawal, whichever is later. Students to whom a room assignment has been made and who withdraw and subsequently re registers up to and including the 5th class day will be liable for any penalties incurred through forfeiture of the residence contract. Meal plan fees will be refunded on a pro rata basis for the operating expense portion, plus the unused food portion, for authorized cancellation of a contract. The effective date for refunds will be the date on which the student notifies the Office of Registrarial Services regarding the withdrawal, except if a student withdraws before or after the first day of classes and re registers before or on the 5th day of classes, cancellation of the contract is not permitted. Outstanding Library fines and charges are deducted from the calculated refund.

Dropped Courses

Refunds of tuition fees for courses dropped by part-time students will be calculated at the same rates as shown above for tuition for withdrawals. The effective date for the drop action will be the date such information is reported to the Office of Registrarial Services.

Classification Changes

Refunds of tuition fees for students changing from full-time to part-time will be calculated on the difference of tuition values at the same rates as shown above for tuition for withdrawals. Refunds of Other University Fees and Student Organization Fees (except Bus Pass, Dental Insurance premium and medical premium) will be made in full up to and including the 15th class day of a semester. No refunds of Other University Fees and Student Organization Fees will be made after the 15th class day. The effective date for classification change will be the date such change is reported to the Office of Registrarial Services.

Co-operative Education

Students must see the Policy Agreement for Student Involvement in Co-operative Education for withdrawal policies. If a student withdrawals from co-op within the first 15 days of an Academic Semester, the student will receive a full refund of the co-op fee. Withdrawals after the 15th class day will not be eligible for a fee refund. Students who are required to withdraw from a co-operative education program after accepting their second work term will be required to pay all remaining fees.

Session Courses

In addition to the refund schedule quoted above, there will be a flat fee levied for each session course dropped after the first week of the course. The financial penalty is approximately double the regular course rate penalty.

Optional Fees

OPIRG-G is refundable during the first 3 weeks of each semester to those who do not wish to support its activities. Refer to General Information Section of this Calendar. Applications for refund are to be made at the OPIRG-G offices. RADIO GRYPHON fee is refundable during the first 3 weeks of each semester to those who do not wish to support the activities. Applications for refund are to be made at the Radio Gryphon offices.

Equipment Fund - D.V.M. Students

The Equipment Fund Fee is refundable during the first 15 class days of the semester to those who do not wish to support the fund. Applications for refund are to be made at the office of the Assistant Dean O.V.C. Refunds and receipts for donations will be remitted before the end of the fall semester.

Equipment Fund - Engineering Students

The Equipment Fund Fee is refundable during the first 15 class days of the semester to those who do not wish to support the fund. Applications for refund are to be made to the School of Engineering.

Bus Pass and Medical Insurance Premium

These fees are not refundable unless a student withdraws from the university within the first five class days of the semester. Please direct inquiries to the C.S.A. office.

Dental Insurance Premium

The Dental Plan has an opt-out option. Please contact the Central Student Association office for the opt-out deadline. The fee is not refundable past the deadline. Please direct inquiries to the Central Student Association office regarding deadlines.

The University reserves the right to make changes in the published schedule of fees and also to assess charges, which are not included in the schedule of fees, for course material and/or transportation provided at University expense.