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2019-2020 Academic Calendar Mount Royal University 
    
2019-2020 Academic Calendar Mount Royal University [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Fees and Deposits



It is mandatory that all students pay applicable tuition, deposits, and fees each semester. The Board of Governors reserves the right to change fees and deposits when necessary and without notice. Any unpaid fees owing on the fee deadline dates included below will result in the cancellation of registration in all classes for the semester and a reinstatement fee will apply. For additional information, visit mtroyal.ca or in-person at the Office of the Registrar (A101) unless specified below.

Important Dates

FALL 2019

August 15, 2019 - Full fees due (registered students only) ¹ 
September 13, 2019 - Last day to adjust registration (Add/Drop) with full tuition refund (less deposit) ²
September 13, 2019 - Full fees due ³
September 30, 2019 - Last day to be re-instated 4

WINTER 2020

January 15, 2020 - Last day to adjust registration (Add/Drop) with full tuition refund (less deposit) ²
January 15, 2020 - Full fees due ³
January 31, 2020 - Last day to be re-instated 4

SPRING 2020

May 7, 2020 - Last day to adjust registration (Add/Drop) with full tuition refund (less deposit) ²
May 7, 2020 - Full fees due ³
May 19, 2020 - Last day to be re-instated 4

SUMMER 2020

July 9, 2020 - Last day to adjust registration (Add/Drop) with full tuition refund (less deposit) ²
July 9, 2020 - Full fees due ³
July 20, 2020 - Last day to be re-instated 4

1 Applies to students who have registered in courses on or prior to this date. Non-payment or partial payment of fees results in de-registration from all classes.

2 Students may no longer change their registration and are financially responsible for all classes on record at this time. No tuition credit of fees will be given after the Full Fee Deadline.

3 Applies to all students. Non-payment or partial payment of fees results in de-registration from all classes.

4 Students must reinstate into all courses that were on the registration record as of the Last day to adjust registration (Add/Drop) and all fees must be paid in full at the time of reinstatement. No exceptions will be permitted.

How to Pay Tuition and Mandatory Fees

Internet Banking

Pay your tuition online at any time through most major banks or credit unions. Add Mount Royal University as a payee through your online banking. Your student ID number is the account number required to make payment.

Online Payments

  • Credit Card Payments payable through Plastiq.com
  • International wire transfer
  • International wire transfers payable through CIBC International Student Pay

In Person Payments

  • Cash
  • Debit card (ensure your transaction and/or daily limits exceed the amount owing)
  • Domestic money order

Mail Payments

  • Domestic money order

Not Accepted

  • Personal cheques
  • Postdated cheques 
  • International money orders
  • Credit cards cannot be used in person

For more information please visit mtroyal.ca/moneymatters

Fee Payment Procedures all Semesters

Any unpaid fees owing on any Fee Deadline results in cancellation of registration in all classes for the Semester. After the initial Fee Deadline is missed (applicable to fall semester only), students may re-register, and are automatically assessed a $150 re-registration fee. After the Full Fee Deadline for any semester is missed, students mayre-register into all courses that were on the registration record as of the Last day to adjust registration (add/drop) at the Office of the Registrar and are automatically assessed a $150 re-registration fee.

All newly admitted students pay a $425 non-refundable Tuition Deposit. The Tuition Deposit for newly admitted students confirms their acceptance of an offer of admission into a program. Although the deposit is non-refundable, it will be credited toward regular tuition fees.

All continuing students pay a $125 per semester non-refundable Registration Deposit.  The Registration Deposit for continuing students confirms their intent to register for the semester. Although the deposit is non-refundable, it will be credited toward regular tuition fees. 

MANDATORY FEES (M = mandatory for all students MFT = mandatory for all full-time students)
FEE TYPE AND AMOUNT TYPE DESCRIPTION
Application
$100, non-refundable
M Must accompany every admission or re-admission application in order to be processed. This amount is not credited toward tuition fees.
General
See online fee table
M Covers instructional equipment and lab fees, recreation and athletics fees and accident insurance fee.
Registration - deposit
$125, non-refundable 
M Applicable to all continuing students. This deposit confirms intent to register in a particular semester. Upon registration, this amount is credited toward tuition fees.
Tuition - deposit
$425, non-refundable
M Applicable to all newly admitted students. This deposit confirms acceptance of an offer of admission into a program. Upon registration, this amount is credited toward tuition fees.
Student services fee
See online fee table
M The fee directly supports the following services: Career Services, Student Learning Services, Accessibility Services, Health Services & Education, Student Counselling Services and Academic Advising.
Students’ Association
See online fee table
M Capital campaign: funds necessary to develop Wyckham House Student Centre to better accommodate student needs (including renovations and new program offerings).
M General: funds necessary to provide services and representation to students and to operate Wyckham House Student Centre. For a complete list of programs and services, visit samru.ca
MFT Health and dental: applicable to students taking nine credits or more in each semester of registration. Charged in both the Fall and Winter semesters. Insurance coverage extends from Sept. 1 to Aug. 31 of each year. For more information on how to opt out of your health and dental benefits, visit Z001 in Wyckham House.
M Scholarship: provides scholarships and bursaries to Mount Royal students. All Students’ Association fees are collected by Mount Royal University on behalf of the Students’ Association (SAMRU). Any inquiries should be directed to SAMRU in Wyckham House Student Centre.
M Reflector Fee: The Reflector fee is collected by the Students’ Association through an agreement with the Reflector - the autonomous student newspaper on campus.
U-Pass
See online fee table
MFT Provides unlimited use of Calgary Transit buses and LRT. For more info visit the Parking office located in the Cougar Campus Store (Room E251) or online.

 

ACADEMIC FEES
FEE TYPE AND AMOUNT DESCRIPTION
Audit student
50% of the normal course fee
See Registration Information.
Degree program non-credit work experience and Co-operative Education
Subject to change
Fees charged to students for non-credit work experience, Co-operative Education, professional development courses and program specific fees may differ from the fees for full courses. For further details see the online fee table.
International/Non-resident student
See fee schedule
International Students defined as students who do not have Canadian Citizenship Status or Permanent Resident Status in Canada are required to pay fees based on the International Student Fee Schedule
Unclassified Registration Fee
$75, non-refundable
Applicable to all students who register as an unclassified student.  This amount is not credited toward tuition fees.
Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR)
50% of course fee being assessed
Applicable to students requesting assessment and recognition of prior learning. See Transfer Credit and Evaluation of Prior Learning.
Re-registration
$150, non-refundable
Applicable to students whose registration is cancelled due to non-payment of tuition and/or other fees. Reinstatement is subject to course availability.
Special programs
applicable for fall/winter only

Aviation: Flight training fees are assigned to the flight training courses over the two-year program. Flight training fees are subject to change depending on operating costs for aircraft and related services and are due immediately upon registration. Contact the program directly for more information.

Bachelor of Interior Design has a unique tuition and fee structure due to the cost of delivery. This includes a program fee assessed by term based on the student’s full-time or part-time status. As well, the tuition for this program is assessed at an additional $50 per course.

Bachelor of Communication, Broadcast Media Studies has a unique tuition and fee structure due to the cost of delivery. This includes a program fee assessed by term based on the student’s full-time or part-time status. As well, the tuition for this program is assessed at an additional $50 per course.

Bachelor of Science, Chemistry has a unique tuition and fee structure due to the cost of delivery. This includes a program fee assessed by term based on the student’s full-time or part-time status.

 

ADMINISTRATIVE FEES
FEE TYPE AND AMOUNT DESCRIPTION
Insurance
Levied each semester
Accident expense reimbursement, dental accident reimbursement, permanent total disability benefit and other benefits (subject to change). For further information, contact Risk Services at 403.440.6310.
Campus card (replacement)
$10
Charged to replace a lost or damaged Campus Card. In the case of a stolen card, the fee will be waived if a copy of a Calgary Police Service report is provided. For more info visit the Campus Card office located in the Cougar Campus Store (Room E251).
Convocation
$50
Applicable to students attending convocation (covers cost of regalia and parchment).
Duplicate document
$10 per copy requested
Charged to replace T2202A forms. Tax forms from 2003 onwards are available free of charge through mymru.ca.
Enrolment verification
$50 per request
Applicable to registered international students who require formal verification of enrolment status.
Locker rentals
Current rates available online
Full, half and box size are available. For rental agreements and current pricing, visit the Parking Office located in the Cougar Campus Store (Room E251) or online.
Parchment replacement
$50
Charged per parchment replacement request. Phone 403.440.3435 or visit the Office of the Registrar (Room A101).
Parking
Rates available online
Valid parking permits are required for parking on campus. For availability, terms and pricing, visit the Parking Office located in the Cougar Campus Store (Room E251) or online
Transcript request
$10, per official copy
$2, per unofficial copy
Official transcripts are normally issued to educational institutions, potential employers and students upon request. Unofficial transcripts are issued to students on demand. For more information visit mymru.ca, the Office at the Registrar (A101) or email studentrecords@mtroyal.ca

Information on all financial assistance programs described below is available from Student Awards and Financial Aid, Enrolment Services (Room E102).

For student’s applying for student loans through Alberta, applications must be received 30 days prior to the student’s study period end date: however, students are advised to apply well before the beginning of the academic session for which assistance is required.

Additional Information

Deferrals for Government Student Loans

In order to have a deferral prior to the fee payment deadline, students must confirm with Student Awards and Financial Aid office (Room E102) that they will be receiving government funding. Once a loan is signed by the University, payment of fees for any courses that are then added (e.g. waitlist or program adjustment) is the student’s responsibility. If any changes remain outstanding on the fee payment deadlines, the student will be deregistered from all classes.​ mtroyal.ca/Admission/MoneyMatters

Third Party Sponsorship

Mount Royal will issue an invoice on behalf of a student who is sponsored by an outside organization (e.g., Workers Compensation Board or an Indigenous Band) as a service to students and sponsoring agencies. To be eligible for third-party billing, sponsoring agencies must complete and submit a sponsorship form prior to all applicable fee payment deadline dates. Acceptance of third-party billing is at the discretion of Mount Royal University. All sponsorship documents must be received prior to all applicable fee payment deadline dates. Any fees that remain outstanding on a student account must be paid prior to all fee payment deadlines or the student will be de-registered from all courses. studentspons@mtroyal.ca

Administration Fee for Tuition Charge Backs

A student who cancels or charges back a payment that results in tuition owing will have a financial hold placed on his/her account for one year. Future payments must be made by cash, money order or through Internet banking. For credit card charge-backs and returned bank payments, a per-item fee of $35 will be assessed.

Domestic Students

Students who are assessed domestic fees may be required to provide valid proof of Canadian citizenship upon request.

Fee Refunds

Credits due to tuition/fee adjustments are only issued to students who follow formal cancellation procedures before the deadlines shown in the Academic Schedule. No tuition/fee adjustment credits will be issued after the Last day to adjust registration (Add/Drop) for each semester.

Refunds can take five to seven weeks to process. Mount Royal University will refund to the original payment method used when possible. It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that their address is current as refunds cannot be processed if an address on file is inactive.

Eligible students with credit balances due to overpayments, scholarships, government loans or grants, are automatically refunded after the final fee deadline each term.

Mount Royal University now uses Direct Deposit, EFT - Electronic Funds Transfer process, for non-Plastiq student refunds. Direct Deposit is fast and convenient - payments are deposited directly into your bank account.

  1. Log in to MyMRU
  2. Select Register & Pay > Direct Deposit > Add/update Direct Deposit information.

Banking information provided will be used by MRU’s Accounts Payable group for the sole purpose of processing payments to students. It is the student’s responsibility for ensuring bank account information is current and accurate. If banking information is entered incorrectly, Mount Royal University may be unable to reverse the financial transaction.

International/Non-Resident Students

International students whose immigration status changes will be required to provide proof of permanent status before a change in fee assessment is made. Appropriate documentation must be received prior to all applicable fee payment deadlines.