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Undergraduate ancillary fee breakdown

All students pay ancillary fees to enable access to services at a lower cost than would be possible on an individual basis. We understand that you may not use all of the available services, and we encourage you to make use of services that you feel will enrich your student experience.

Your student account is charged by the semester, based on whether you are a full-time or part-time student. Students attending the spring/summer semester after attending both the previous fall and winter semesters have a reduction in ancillary fees, as a number of fees are only charged twice in the same academic year.

Full-time fees are based on registration in nine credit hours or more. On average, students can expect to spend about $2,500 to $3,500 for ancillary fees (this varies by program) and status (international vs domestic).

Ancillary fees you may choose to opt-out of

  • Health and Dental, Legal Program, My Virtual Doctor

    These fees are charged once per academic year to full-time students only, in the semester you are starting in.

    You have the ability to opt-out of a portion of the health and dental insurance fee by providing proof of preexisting coverage. Find out more about the health and dental insurance opt-out process.

    You can also choose to opt out of the legal protection program if you wish. Find out more about the legal protection program opt-out process.

    You have the ability to opt-out of myvirtualdoctor. Find out more about the myvirtualdoctor opt-out process. 

    Name
    Description
    Fall 2026
    Winter 2027
    Spring/summer 2027
    Full-time Part-time Full-time Part-time Full-time Part-time
    Health and Dental Health and dental plan that provides coverage to supplement the provincial health plan. This includes prescription, dental, vision, travel and more. $305 N/A $247 N/A $188.97 N/A
    Legal Protection Program Through the OTSU, this fee provides students with access to legal representation for housing, employment, and academic discipline disputes and an informational legal hotline for all areas of law. $33.24 N/A $22.16 N/A $22.16 N/A
    My Virtual Doctor Provides domestic and international students and immediate families with individual access to qualified medical care through a virtual platform 24 hrs per day, seven days per week to address many of the common concerns faced by students. $44.07 N/A $44.07 N/A $44.07 N/A

Mandatory ancillary fees

  • U-PASS

    This fee is charged each term in which you are registered in courses for eligible full-time students. For more information, visit the U-PASS webpage.

    Name
    Description
    Fee per term

    U-Pass

    Student transit pass that provides low-cost, unlimited travel each semester on Durham Region Transit and OneFare DRT-GO Transit routes.

    $168.20
  • Fees charged each semester

    These fees are charged each term in which you are registered in courses. Full-time fees are based on registration in nine credit hours or more. Part-time fees are based on registration in six credit hours or less.

    Please note that fees may be subject to change depending on your start term. 

    Name
    Description
    Fee per term
    Full-time Part-time
    Sports and Recreation Recreational programming that enables students to participate in sport, recreation and wellness activities using facilities on campus, in the local community as well as at home. Programming is delivered in person and online, and includes fitness classes, healthy eating and nutrition, meditation and mindfulness, strategies for healthy living and other topics to promote student well-being.

    $118.51

    $59.26
    Open Access Supports student services online and in-person such as "avoid the line" QLess registration, copyright compliance, security monitoring and Code Blue stations as well as 24/7 access to student study spaces, including security services.

    $18.98

    $9.49
    Student Communications

    This fee supports the planning, co-ordination, and delivery of a range of communication initiatives to foster engagement.  Through numerous platforms we are ensuring that students are informed about upcoming services, supports, workshops, activities, and events that promote campus life.

    $18.75

    $9.38
    Career Readiness Career services and supports offered through the Co-operative Education, Experiential Learning, and Career Development department, which helps students explore career options, develop employability skills, and transition successfully into the workforce or further education.  Services are delivered in person and online, and include one-on-one appointments with career development professionals, workshops, our job portal, employer recruitment, and other career-related events. 

    $23.43

    $11.72
    Student Safety and Accessibility Student safety programs that provide access to 24/7 supports, including a Campus Walk program and Campus Emergency Response Team (CERT), a student first-aid response team.

    $48.37

    $24.19
    Health Services (general) Health services that provide student access to medical care at the university. Services are delivered in person, and include medical clinic, physicians, nurses, pharmacists, lab technicians, mental health professionals, a residence outreach team, all working together to assist you in managing a healthy lifestyle.

    $25.62

    $12.81
    Campus ID (Ucard) Campus identification services that provide students with a digital Ontario Tech Ucard to be used for a variety of on- and off-campus services. The fee increase enables us to transform the UCard from a simple ID card to a multipurpose access card for the campus community. 

    $20.91

    $10.46

    Physical and Virtual Infrastructure Enhancements

    		 Supports improvements to physical and virtual infrastructure for use by students, including network upgrades, technological improvements, access to collaborative tools, renovations and furniture replacements in student spaces, maintenance and utilities. A portion funds environmentally-related projects such as energy and water conservation, waste reduction and recycling and student projects.

    $86.47

    $43.24
    Health and Wellness This fee provides support for students experiencing personal, physical or emotional difficulties through a range of services including short-term counselling and therapy services, single session support, distress drop-ins, group therapy, peer support and workshops, self help resources as well as appropriate referrals to the community and specialized services.  Services are delivered in person and online.

    $40.36

    $20.18
    Student Success Support This fee supports students with additional programming and initiatives, and academic advising to achieve overall academic success leading to degree completion.

    $17.80

    $8.90

    Ontario Undergraduate Student Alliance (OUSA) membership fee*

    This fee permits the Ontario Tech Student Union (OTSU) to become a full-time member of the Ontario Undergraduate Student Alliance (OUSA). As an OUSA member, the OTSU will have an opportunity to contribute meaningfully to advocacy initiatives regarding post-secondary student concerns in the Province of Ontario, including meetings with MPPs and other non-profit organizations. The OTSU will have rights within OUSA to modify OUSA policy recommendations, which are presented to the provincial government through lobby meetings and presentations to parliamentary standing committees, so that they accurately represent the unique needs of students at Ontario Tech. 

    * Charged only once per year

     $3.75

    N/A
  • Fees charged in fall/winter semesters and to newly admitted spring/summer students

    These fees are charged each term in which you are registered in courses, to a maximum of twice per academic year. Students attending the spring/summer semester would not be charged these fees for a third time in the same academic year. For the spring/summer semester, these fees are only applicable to newly admitted students (full-time and part-time).

    Full-time fees are based on registration in nine credit hours or more. Part-time fees are based on registration in six credit hours or less.

    Please note that fees may be subject to change depending on your start term. 

    Name
    Description
    Fee per term

    Full-time

    Part-time
    Convocation Services offered through the Registrar's Office that document student achievement, such as the production of parchments and transcripts, as well as convocation.

    $3.80

    $1.90
    Campus Clubs OTSU recognizes and supports the formation of Clubs as an integral part of student life. Clubs act as a forum where students can connect for information, philanthropic, religious, cultural, social purposes and educational opportunities. $2.96 $1.48
    Campus Life and Events  The OTSU, in efforts to create healthy communities and a balanced, just and prosperous society – facilitates, supports, sparks informs and provides spaces for people to come together, generate new ideas and take action. Nurturing community leadership, particularly through participatory programming, civic engagement and skills-building programs. $7.22 $3.61
    Community and Social Programming  Services offered through the Registrar's Office that document student achievement, such as the production of parchments and transcripts, as well as convocation. $7.04 $3.52
    Georgian Engagement Services - Post RPN Georgian students only Support services and activities distinct from academic programming for students registered in the Collaborative Nursing program. Resources that help enrich their student experience throughout their studies no matter the location. More information can be found on Georgian's website. $114.92 $57.46
    Technology enriched Learning fee- Non-gaming FBIT students only This fee covers course-specific software, software support and exam support. $84.13 $42.07
    Technology enriched Learning fee- Gaming FBIT students only This fee covers course-specific software, software support and exam support. $186.35 $93.18
    Technology enriched Learning fee- FEAS students only This fee covers course-specific software, software support and exam support. $109.36 $54.68
    Technology-enriched Learning Fee - Bachelor of Education students in year 1 only This fee covers course-specific software, software support and exam support. $123.32 $61.66
    Technology-enriched Learning Fee - Faculty of Education students only This fee covers course-specific software, software support and exam support. $61.03 $30.52
    Technology-enriched Learning Fee - FHSc students only This fee covers course-specific software, software support and exam support. $87.91 $43.96
    Technology-enriched Learning Fee  - FSc students only This fee covers course-specific software, software support and exam support. $85.27 $42.64
    Technology-enriched Learning Fee  – Faculty of Social  Science & Humanities students only This fee covers course-specific software, software support and exam support. $72.78 $36.39
    Technology-enriched Learning Fee  – Undeclared students only This fee covers course-specific software, software support and exam support. $85.76 $42.88
    Student Engagement Student Engagement programs support student development, belonging, and success throughout the university experience.  This area includes orientation and transition programming, peer mentorship, leadership development, equity and inclusion initiatives, and health promotion.  Through events, workshops, campaigns, and volunteer opportunities, students build skills, strengthen confidence, and form meaningful connections within a vibrant, inclusive campus community. $46.97 $23.49
    Student Learning Learning services and resources that strengthen students’ academic skills and promote success in writing, mathematics, science (for example physics, chemistry, biological sciences), engineering, and English as another language. Services are delivered in person and online, and include peer tutoring, facilitated study sessions, specialist support, workshops and special events delivered in person and online. $49.39 $24.70
    Student Representation and Leadership OTSU provides representation and leadership for students at the university to improve the overall student experience and provide oversight of essential student services. $5.42 $2.71
    Student Societies OTSU supports the functioning and logistics of OTSU Societies. These student-driven groups act as a forum where students gather, on-campus and digitally, for educational and social purposes. Their intent is to enrich the student experience of its membership. Each faculty is represented by one society. $1.88 $0.94
    Student Society Fee -  Faculty of Business and Information Technology (FBIT) students only Membership fee for the FBIT Student Society that provides a variety of student-related services and events that are exclusive to their members. Societies provide members with an opportunity to network, socialize and enhance their postsecondary experience. $9.50 $4.75
    Student Society Fee -    Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science (FEAS) Membership fee for the FEAS Student Society that provides a variety of student-related services and events that are exclusive to their members. Societies provide members with an opportunity to network, socialize and enhance their postsecondary experience. $10.28 $5.14
    Student Society Fee - Faculty of Health Sciences (FHSc) students only Membership fee for the Student Society of Health Science that provides a variety of student-related services and events that are exclusive to their members. Societies provide members with an opportunity to network, socialize and enhance their postsecondary experience. $5.51 $2.76
    Student Society Fee - Faculty of Science (FSc) students only Membership fee for the Student Society of the Faculty of Science that provides a variety of student-related services and events that are exclusive to their members. Societies provide members with an opportunity to network, socialize and enhance their postsecondary experience. $8.26 $4.13
    Student Society Fee - Faculty of Social Science and Humanities (FSSH) students only Membership fee for the Student Society of the Faculty of Social Science and Humanities that provides a variety of student-related services and events that are exclusive to their members. Societies provide members with an opportunity to network, socialize and enhance their postsecondary experience. $4.05 $2.03
    Instructional Resource Assist in the maintenance of specialized facilities/software including the maintenance, repair and replacement of equipment in addition to providing the instructional support required by the curriculum. $79.53 $39.77
    Wellness and Support Services OTSU provides a centralized space on campus for students to have access to a variety of resources and programs, both on-campus and virtually, which focus on their mental well being and overall wellness. $6.42 $3.21
    World University Services of Canada Student refugee program that sponsors a student refugee and covers their living expenses during their first two years of undergraduate study. $1.55 $0.78
    Benefit Plan Coordination Co-ordinates the student health and dental plan, including the negotiation and management of the plan and opt-out processes. $13.16 N/A
    Campus Recreation and Wellness Centre*

    Funds programming and activities designed to support student engagement in sports, recreation and physical health-related activities that includes access to state-of-the-art facilities, as well as individualized strategies for students while at home. The construction, expansion, improvement and operating costs of current and future sports facilities on campus are also supported by the fee.

    *Does not include Post-RPN Georgian students

    		 $77.06 N/A
    OTSU Building OTSU space that houses programs and services for students. This fee is used for the mortgage payment, maintenance, repairs, capital refresh, and operating costs. $61.11 N/A

     


Mandatory ancillary fees - international students


Important note: Fees are subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made to ensure the fees listed on this page are accurate. In the event of an inconsistency between the fees published here and those approved by the Board of Governors and/or administration, the latter shall prevail.

Connecting with us

If you require assistance or have any questions about the information above, email us at connect@ontariotechu.ca. For faster service please visit us in-person.

Please include your name, student number and program of study in all correspondence with the Office of the Registrar.