Refunds

University of Guelph

1996-97 Undergraduate Calendar

VI--Schedule of Fees

Refunds

Withdrawals

A student who withdraws from the University may apply to the Registrar 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 course 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 the Student Finance and Awards Office. 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

Refunds of Other University Fees (except Residence and Meal Plan Fees) and Student Organization Fees 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 Registrar 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 Registrar.

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 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 Registrar.

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.

Optional Fees

G OPIRG 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 G OPIRG 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

During the first two weeks of the academic semester of the University of Guelph, undergraduate students shall be able to obtain a refund application from the CSA office. This form must be completed in full and returned by the of the fourth week of the semester in order to be eligible. A committee of your peers will consider all applications. The back of the application form will describe when and how you can find out whether you have been granted a refund, and how you can receive it. Any further questions should be forwarded to the Local Affairs Commissioner at the CSA office.

1996-97 Undergraduate Calendar
VI--Schedule of Fees

Last revised: August 28, 1996. Contact: ccrenna@registrar.uoguelph.ca.

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