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Regular Fee Structure

Full fee payment is due approximately three to four weeks prior to classes beginning. Deadline dates will be specified in the Registration Guide. New students admitted to certain limited enrolment programs pay a tuition deposit. Details will be specified in the letter of acceptance.

Douglas College calculates tuition and student fees on a per credit hour basis. A detailed up-to-date fee schedule is included in the Registration Guide which is available each semester. Credit courses and audit status courses are calculated at the same rate. International student fees are assessed based on a separate fee structure (refer to the international student brochure). Senior citizens do not pay fees (65 and over with verification.)

The regular tuition fee is $92.20 per credit for Year I and Year II courses and $110.36 per credit for Year III and Year IV courses (see below for exceptions). Students are also required to pay the following additional fees:

• Students' Union fee which ranges from $22.55 to $58.20 (according to the total number of credits taken per semester.)
• Other Student Activity fee of $44.50 (Other Press fee, Alumni fee, Athletic fee, and Performing Arts fee, Clubs Fee, Building Maintenance & Improvement Fee.)
• General Registration and Service fee of $32.00.
• Medical/Dental Plan fee of $260 (only assessed for the Fall semester for students registered for 9.0 or more credits). Students may opt out of this plan with proof of other coverage.
• U-PASS fee of $140.00 per semester if enrolled in a min. of 3 credits - Effective Summer 2013 semester  (some exceptions apply)

Total fees per semester are calculated as follows:

• $ per credit hour X # of credit hours + Students' Union fee + other student activity fees + Registration and Service Fee and Medical/Dental plan fee.

Regular tuition fee	$92.20 per credit hour for 1000 and 2000 courses and $110.36 per credit hour for some 3000, 4000 and 5000 level courses
Audit tuition fee	$92.20 per credit hour for 1000 and 2000 level courses
Audit tuition fee	$110.40 per credit hour for 3000, 4000 and 5000 level courses
Tuition for ENGU (English upgrading) or MATU (Math upgrading) courses (formerly DVST)	no tuition charges* (see information below)
Tuition for EASL courses	No tuition charges for Domestic students, Permanent Residents, or convention refugees. International students will pay tuition fees.

Other Fees

Challenge fee	$92.20 per credit for 1000 and 2000 level courses and $110.36 per credit for 3000, 4000 and 5000 level courses.
Application fee or Reapplication fee	$30.00
Late Payment fee	$25 per course (1st month of Semester) $100 per month (2nd & 3rd month of Semester)
Reinstatement fee	$30.00
International Application fee	$100
International Reapplication fee	$100
Transcript fee - per copy	$5
Transcript fee - (same day service)	$25
NSF/returned cheques	$20
Prior Learning Assessment	$92.20 per credit for 1000 and 2000 level courses and $110.36 per credit for 3000, 4000 and 5000 level courses.
Co-op Fees (9 credits)	$663.00 flat rate
Co-op Fees (9 credits) International Students	$1,300 flat rate
Lab Fee for all 3 credit Mathematics courses	$92.20
Lab Fee for Animal Health Technology Program per semester	$440.00
Dispensing Optician	$138.00 per credit
U-PASS	$140.00 if enrolled in a min. of 3 credits (some exceptions apply)

International Student Fees

(fees are in Canadian dollars)
$5,760 ($480 per credit) per semester (12 credits)* Tuition Fee

$58.20 per semester (12 credits) Student Union Fee
$44.50 per semester Other Student Activity Fee
$32.00 per semester Registration & Service Fee

Additional fees:

U-PASS: $140.00 if enrolled in a min. of 3 credits (some exceptions apply)
Students' Union Extended Health & Dental Fee: $260
(Charged in Fall Semester only for coverage from September 1 to August 31. This extended health plan is in addition to mandatory basic medical insurance.)

Math Lab Fee: $92.20 per Math course in which a student is registered each semester (Except: MATH 1110 or MATH 1191)
*Students who wish to take more than 12 credits per semester will be charged $1,440 tuition for each additional 3 credit course.
See the Douglas College International for more information.

Mathematics and English Upgrading (formerly Developmental Studies)

1. Students taking ENGU (English upgrading) or MATU (Math upgrading) courses:
a) At the 0100 and 0200 levels

• do not pay College application fee
• do not pay any other fees
• do not pay tuition fees

b) At the 0300 and 0400 levels

• pay College application fee
• pay Students' Union and Other Student Activity Fees
• pay Registration and Service fee ($32)
• do not pay tuition fees
• pay DCSU Health & Dental plan ($260.00) in Fall Semester if registered in 9 credits or more. Students may opt out with proof of coverage.
• pay U-PASS ($140.00) if enrolled in a min. of 3 credits (some exceptions apply)

*(Staff, seniors and students registered for ENGU or MATU 0100 and 0200 level courses are exempt from Students' Union fee and Registration and Service fee.)

Refunds Effective Fall 2012 semester

Refunds are calculated from the day the withdrawal is processed on the Registration System. Tuition fee refunds are based on the number of semester credits from which a student withdraws and the length of the course(s). Requests to transfer fees from one semester to another are considered refunds.

Tuition Fees Refund Schedule

A. For 7-week or longer courses:

Time of Withdrawal	Percent Refund
Prior to first fee payment deadline to the day before the first day of the semester	100 percent.
Starting the first day of the semester to the last day of late registration (see important dates)	Refund of 50% per credit for any course(s) dropped.
The first day following the end of late registration (see important dates) to the end of the semester.	No refund.

B. For 1-6 week courses:

Time of Withdrawal	Percent Refund
Prior to first fee payment deadline to the day before the first day of the semester.	100 percent.
First week of classes to the last day of class.	No refund.

 

Refunds are issued in the name of and mailed directly to the student who was registered in the course.
Details regarding the payment dates will be published in the Registration Guide.

Tuition Fee Payment and Refunds for Limited Enrolment Programs

Payment

Fees for limited enrolment programs must be paid as indicated in the letter of acceptance and the Registration Guide. Passports to Education cannot be used for deposits on limited enrolment programs.

Refunds for programs or students who are required to pay a tuition fee deposit

For limited enrolment students in their first semester, the tuition fee deposit ($350) is non-refundable and non-transferable.
If a student chooses not to register in courses, the tuition fee deposit will not be refunded.
If a student drops all courses at any time during the registration period, the non-refundable deposit will be deducted from the refund.
If a student drops any courses (one or more) after the start of the semester, the non-refundable deposit will be deducted from the refund.

Refund Information for New First-Semester International Students

New international students are required to pay for a minimum of 12 credits at the time of acceptance. Refund for these fees is as follows:

1. If you withdraw completely a minimum of five business days (Monday to Friday) prior to the first day of a semester, you will receive a 50% refund of tuition fees. Notification of withdrawal must be submitted in writing (letter or fax) to the Douglas International Office and must be received by Douglas College by the stated deadline.
2. If you withdraw completely less than five business days (Monday to Friday) prior to the first day of a semester or after the start of a semester, you will receive no refund.
3. If you withdraw completely due to exceptional circumstances (e.g. failure to obtain a Study Permit), you may submit a petition to the Registrar's Office for consideration of a full refund (less a $250.00 administration fee). You will be required to provide documentation to support your claim. You should contact the Douglas International Office for assistance in this matter.
4. If you withdraw from some, but not all, courses either prior to the start of a semester or after the start of the semester, you will receive no refund, as the tuition fees for the first 12 credits are non-refundable and non-transferable.

Payments can be made on-line by following the Credit Card Payment links on the Account Summary and Account Summary by Term pages. Note that although partial payments can be made over the Web, payment in full is due according to the Important Dates and Deadlines.

Refund Information for Returning International Students

Refer to the current Registration Guide.