You are personally responsible for paying your tuition fees, library fines, fees for services rendered, University loans, or costs incurred for damage to, or loss of, University property.
Non-payment of fees/costs may result in your Offer of Admission being cancelled, enrollment restricted, grades and/or official university documentation such as official transcripts and graduation award documents being withheld.
Ryerson cannot be held responsible for debts incurred by individual students or student organizations.
Ryerson University reserves the right to make changes in both the fees and the procedures given in this section of the Student Guide without prior notice.
Fees charged by Ryerson are approved annually by the Board of Governors for an academic year. The Undergraduate Calendar contains the official policy on fees.
Fees are assessed each term/semester for the total number of enrolled courses and their respective course unit values based on your program and as assigned per University policy.
You are responsible for reviewing you charges and payments, available through my.ryerson.ca. You are expected to review all changes made to your academic record, and to ensure the timely payment of outstanding fees. You are academically and financially responsible for all courses in which you are enrolled, and fees incurred unless withdrawal has taken place by the appropriate deadline (see Significant Dates).
If you are a returning student and have not gone through the Course Intention process, please read Enrollment, Records and Academic Information.
Full-time Program Students: Fees are charged and are payable for the full academic year by Friday, September 6, 2013. Students who have an outstanding balance after September will be automatically assessed a $70 (subject to change) deferral fee for their Winter 2014 undergraduate tuition. Late fees of 1.25% per month (16.08% effective annual rate) will be charged monthly on the student account beginning October 1, 2013 and will be assessed on unpaid Fall 2013 undergraduate tuition fees as of September 7, 2013 and, on unpaid Winter 2014 undergraduate tuition fees as of January 10, 2014.
Part-Time Program Students: Your full fees are payable each term prior to the start of classes. Late fees of 1.25% per month (16.08% effective annual rate) will be charged monthly on the student account beginning October 1, 2013 and will be assess on unpaid Fall 2013 undergraduate tuition fees as of September 7, 2013 and, on unpaid Winter 2014 undergraduate tuition fees as of January 10, 2014.
Course Audit Students: The fee to audit a course is $365.31 per unit (semester) for professional programs (Engineering, Architectural Science, Computer Science, Business Management, Hospitality & Tourism Management, Retail Management, Accounting & Finance, Business Technology Management) and $361.80 per unit (semester) for all other programs.
Course Load Ranges for Full-Time Programs: The fees in the fee tablesare based on units and are dependent upon the number of course hours enrolled each term. If your course load varies between terms, your fees will be calculated accordingly.
If you have participated in the course intention process and have decided not to return, you must notify Enrollment Services and Student Fees by completing a short tem or permanent withdrawal form, or you will be academically and financially responsible for all course classes and fees incurred.
What other fees will I have to pay in addition to tuition? Other fees are charged for activities at Ryerson such as Athletics and Recreation and RSU or CESAR. In addition, departmental ancillary fees are charged for things such as equipment you keep when the course is over, or field trips. See Departmental Ancillary Fees.
Re-instated/Re-admitted/Transfer Students: If you owe a previous outstanding debt to Ryerson, your payment is applied first to that outstanding debt and then to your current outstanding balance.
What happens to my fees when I add or drop classes?
Your fees may change if:
- The class change(s) bring you into a different course load range
- You make the class change(s) before refund deadlines (see Refund Schedule).
416-979-5136
Podium POD-64
The Enrollment Services and Student Fees Officeis located in room POD-64, 350 Victoria Street and is where you can pay your tuition, departmental ancillary, lab, residence, meal plan and other related fees.
Fees are due and payable by the start of classes (see Significant Dates) and various payment methods are available:
- online or telephone banking with CIBC, HSBC, Bank of Montreal, National Bank, President’s Choice Bank, Royal Bank, Scotiabank, TD/Canada Trust; please allow three business days for the timely posting of your payment to your fees account.
- Travelex Bank to Bank Transfer for International Students
- wire transfer
- by mail with an international bank draft, money order, or certified cheque (no post-dated cheques)
- in person with debit, international bank draft, money order, or certified cheque; cash and credit cards are not accepted.
When remitting a certified cheque or money order for payment, please be sure to include your Student ID number to ensure your account is credited appropriately.
Requesting Fees Deducted from Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) or Out-of-Province Assistance:
You have the opportunity to choose to have your financial aid directed directly to Ryerson when you apply for Student Financial Assistance. It is important to understand that you are still responsible for reviewing your RAMSS account and paying any late fees which result in a delayed disbursement of funding. If the financial aid does not cover all fees charged, you are responsible for paying the balance.
For more information, please contact the Student Financial Assistance Office. You are reminded that the application/ eligibility for receipt of financial assistance is not a valid reason for non-payment or timely payment of fees, as per University deadlines.
Requesting that Ryerson invoice a sponsoring agency:
You are required to present a letter to the Enrollment Services and Student Fees Office, POD-64, from your sponsoring organization indicating that arrangements have been made for the payment of fees. If you have any questions relating to these arrangements, call 416-979-5136. These arrangements are approved at the discretion of Ryerson.
Late Fee Service Charges:
There is a late fee service charge of 1.25% per month, (16.08% effective annual rate) on any unpaid balance in your account.
Official Withdrawal: If you officially withdraw from your program within the deadline dates (see Refund Schedule) you will receive any applicable refund mailed to the address listed on your RAMSS account within 30 days. See also Program Withdrawal.
Class Drops: If you drop classes within the deadline dates (see Refund Schedule) you will see the applicable adjustment made to your RAMSS account. For questions about the amount, you may contact the Enrollment Services and Student Fees Office.
How do I get my refund? You must apply for your refund at the Enrollment Services and Student Fees Office by filling out a Refund Request Form. Please allow 30 days for processing. Your refund will be mailed to the address listed on your RAMSS account. Please ensure this information is to date before your request your refund.
Your T2202A form is available online via RAMSS. You need this form when you file your taxes with the Canada Revenue Agency. Alternately, you may request a copy of your T2202A from the Enrollment Services and Student Fees Office for a $20 fee. Please allow 10 business days for processing.
Need help filing your taxes? Contact the RSU Tax Clinic.
| CHARGE |
Fee |
|---|---|
| Fees Statement Receipt |
20.00 |
| Challenge Credits |
175.00 |
| Cheque Returned or Credit Card Denied by Bank |
50.00 |
| Non OUAC Applicant Deposit – Full-Time Student |
1000.00 |
| Non OUAC Applicant Deposit – Part-Time Student |
200.00 |
| Deposit Refund Schedule | |
| Evaluation/Application Fee |
85.00 |
| FCAD – Assessment, Audition, Interview, Portfolio |
50.00 |
| Graduation Administration Fee |
40.00 |
| Income Tax Receipt Duplicate |
20.00 |
| Transfer Credit Late Fee (per submission) |
50.00 |
| Late Application to Graduate |
50.00 |
| Late Fees (no maximum) |
1.25% per month 16.08% effective annual rate |
| Late Request for an Advisement Report |
30.00 |
| Letter of Permission |
40.00 |
| Officially Certified Transcript (per copy) |
15.00 |
| OneCard Replacement (photo ID at Ryerson) |
35.00 |
| Payment Deferral Fee |
70.00 |
| Redeemable Failure Examination |
50.00 |
| Replacement of Graduation Award Document |
70.00 |
| Ryerson Application Fee |
85.00 |
| Special Letters (to employers, associations, etc.) |
20.00 |
| Test of English Proficiency (RTEP) |
125.00 |
| Unreturned Convocation Gown/Hood |
200.00 |
416-979-5136
Enrollment Services and Student
Fees Office, Podium POD-64
The Fee Schedulesfor all undergraduate programs are published online and are also available by logging into my.ryerson.ca.
Your total fees will include charges for:
- tuition,
- athletics,
- RSU – Ryerson Students’ Union,
- RSU health and dental plans, and
- other related fees.
Fees are assessed upon the total number of fee units per term and based on actual course enrollments or course intention data. Students enrolled in a full-time undergraduate program are considered full-time when enrolled in a minimum of 4.0 fee units each term. Fees are due and payable by the start of classes. See Payment Methods.
