University of Guelph Graduate Calendar

Fees


This fee schedule is the one in effect for the 1999/2000 year. The Board of Governors reserves the right to make changes to the published schedule of fees without notice.

University Academic Fees
Tuition Fees
	The following schedule of tuition fees will apply.
	
Domestic programs				Fees/semester
	Canadians and Permanent Residents
	Full-time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1614.40
	Part-time* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1081.40
	Special (Non-degree) per course. . . . . . $807.70

Visa Students
	Full-time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2392
	Special (Non-degree) per course. . . . . .$1195

* The student is obliged to show cause for declaring part-time classification. 
  International students are not permitted to register part-time.

Co-operative/Industrial Experience program fee . . $533.25
   Payable by any student in a co-operative or industrial
   experience
   program for a work semester.

Minimum Program Fee:
   The accumulated tuition paid at the completion of a part-time
   degree must be an amount that is at least twice that 
   of a full-time degree completed in the minimum
   duration. For example, the accumulated tuition for a 
   part-time MSc degree must be no less than that paid for four
   full-time semesters of study. Calculations will be based on
   the tuition fee structure in the semester of entry to the
   program.

Changes to Fee Assessment:
   Students who are studying on student authorizations 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
   Graduate Program Services. To effect 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).

Senior Citizens:
   Senior citizens, aged 65 years and over as of the first day of
   the month in which a semester commences, who are admitted for
   registration, will be exempt from the payment of tuition,
   student organization and other fees. Course material fees may
   apply for some courses.

Other Academic Fees

Application Fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $60
   Payable with the submission of an Application 
   for Admission, by bank draft or money order 
   only. This fee also applies to reactivation  
   of a previously closed application file and 
   to requests for deferral of an offer of admission.

Tuition Deposit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50
   Payable by new students upon acceptance of the 
   Offer of Admission and credited to the 
   initial payment of the tuition fee. This fee is 
   not refundable upon failure to register, except 
   when a "tentative" acceptance is not confirmed by 
   the university.

Late Registration Fee:  
   Commencing the day after the date 
     "registration payments due for continuing 
     students" as printed in the Academic Schedule . .$50
   Commencing the second day of each semester 
     for new students . . . . . . . . . . . . .$70
   Each subsequent day, in addition to both of 
     the above . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$20
   Maximum late fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $90

  No registration will be permitted after the 14th class day.

Transfer Fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$35
   Payable with submission of application to 
   transfer degree program and/or department/school 
   designation.

Readmission Fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$100
   Payable with application for re-admission to a 
   graduate program.

Graduation Fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$30
   Payable in the semester in which requirements 
   are completed.

Thesis Publication Fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$40
   For the National Library of Canada; payable in 
   the semester in which requirements are completed.

MFA Exhibition Archive Fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$40
   Payable by MFA graduands in the semester in which 
   requirements are completed.

Transcript Fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . $8 per copy 
   Payable upon ordering transcript.

University Non-Academic Fees
Required only of full-time graduate students, unless otherwise indicated. Full-time students living more than 200 km. from Guelph who apply for "full-time distant" status may be exempted from some of the following fees. See Graduate Program Services for details. Athletic and Recreational Fee . . . . .$54.00 per semester Payable by all full-time students except non-degree students; the latter and all others must purchase an athletic card at the Athletics Centre if they wish to use privileges and facilities. Athletic Capital Fee . . . . . . . . . . .$26.00 per semester Payable by all full-time students, except non-degree students. Dental Plan . . . . . . . . . . . .$79.93 per semester Payable by all full-time students. Covers May to August. Refundable in first three weeks, apply to GSA office. Health Services . . . . . . . . . . . .$19.15 per semester Payable by all full-time students except non-degree students. Medical Insurance Premium . . . . . . .$48.50 per semester Special Service Contract: payable by all full-time students and exchange students. This fee is non-refundable. Provincial sales tax is included. Ontario Public Interest Research Group (Guelph Chapter) (G-OPIRG) . . . . . $4.78 per semester Payable by all full-time and part-time students, except non-degree students. Radio Gryphon . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2.50 per semester Payable by all full-time students except non-degree students. Student Support Services: payable by all full-time students . . . $28.80 per semester payable by all part-time students . . $8.60 per semester University Centre . . . . . . . . . . .$10.50 per semester Payable by all full-time students, except non-degree students. 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 will be required to pay $2.10 for each credit course.
Student Organization Fees
The Constitution of the University of Guelph Graduate Students' Association provides (Art. III, Sec. 1.) for all graduate students of the University of Guelph to be members of the association. The following fees are collected as a service to the association. Graduate Students' Association Fees (per semester) Membership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.14 Canadian Federation of Students - Ontario . . . . $1.80 Canadian Federation of Students . . . . . . . . . $2.15 Per semester, Bursary Fund . . . . . . . . . . . .$1.00
Payment of Fees
The fees for a semester are due and payable as indicated on the invoice issued by Student Financial Services for that semester. Tentative registration may be granted to students who make arrangements with Student Financial Services for the deferred payment of their university accounts. Students who are expecting to use OSAP funds to pay their semester account are advised to apply for this assistance at least eight weeks in advance of the first day of semester so that the funds will be here by the beginning of the semester. Students wishing a deferral of fees based on anticipated OSAP must receive approval from Student Financial Services. 29.1 Account Deferment Fee If a deferral of fees is granted, the student will be assessed an account deferment fee . . . . . . . . . . $50 29.2 Administrative Fee An administrative fee is charged for each cheque in the amount of $245 or greater upon which payment is refused by the bank on which it is drawn. First occurrence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50 Second and each subsequent occurrence . . . . . .$70 Students with a second occurrence may be placed on a cash or certified cheque basis and/or forfeit their mail registration privilege. An administrative fee is charged for each cheque in the amount of less than $245 upon which payment is refused by the bank on which it is drawn. First occurrence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$10 Second occurrence . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20 Third and each subsequent occurrence. . . . . . $40 28.3 Academic sanction An academic sanction may be applied to students who have not made payment, or suitable arrangements for payment, of their university accounts. Such sanction may involve one or more of: (a) withholding of semester course standings and reports, (b) withholding of transcripts, (c) withholding of degree or diploma, and (d) denial or cancellation of registration for a subsequent semester.
Refund of Fees
Upon the authorization of the dean of Graduate Studies a graduate student who withdraws from the university may be eligible for a refund of part of the fees, to be effective as of the date upon which the withdrawal notice is received in Graduate Program Services. Outstanding library fines and charges are deducted from the calculated refund. If the withdrawal 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. Class days Rate 1 - 5 inclusive . . . . . . . . . . .100% 6 - 10 inclusive . . . . . . . . . . .75% 11 - 15 inclusive . . . . . . . . . . 65% 16 - 20 inclusive . . . . . . . . . . 50% 21 - 25 inclusive . . . . . . . . . . 35% 26 - 30 inclusive . . . . . . . . . . 20% 31 and beyond . . . . . . . . . . . . nil Other university non-academic fees with the exception of the medical insurance premium, will be refunded in full up to and including the 15th class day of a semester, after which date no refunds will be made. Application for refund of the Radio Gryphon fee must be made to the Radio Gryphon office. Similarly, application for refund of the G-OPIRG fee must be made to the G-OPIRG office. Refunds of room charges or of board charges relative to the university residences may be discussed with the director of Student Housing Services and/or the director of Hospitality Services.
Early Completion Rebate
In certain circumstances, those students who complete the requirements for their degree programs early in a given semester may apply for a partial rebate of tuition fees paid for that semester. The rebate is pro-rated according to the date of final completion based on the schedule above (Refund of Fees). For more information regarding this option, contact Graduate Program Services. In order to qualify for the rebate, the student must have been registered in the immediately preceding semester.