2016-2017 Undergraduate Tuition
TUITION PER 3 CREDIT COURSE, INCLUDES MANDATORY FEES
| Faculty (Program) | Nova Scotia* Canadian/ Permanent Resident | Out of Province Canadian/ Permanent Resident | International |
| Arts | $626.70 | $755.00 | $1,544.00 |
| Commerce | $660.70 | $789.00 | $1,617.00 |
| Science/Engineering | $664.70 | $793.00 | $1,603.00 |
| Co-op Work term | $489.70 | $618.00 | $618.00 |
Tuition includes per course (half credit) mandatory fees: Arts Learning Resource ($10), Science Technology ($30), Sobey School of Business Career Services ($10), Campus Renewal ($35), Recreational Facilities Renewal ($11), Copyright ($3), Sports & Recreation ($5) and Student Services ($5).
Nova Scotia residents receive the NS University Student Bursary of $128.30 per half credit courses, which is deducted from the cost of each half credit (3 credit hour) course.
2016-2017 Student Fees
Full-time Student Fees- for students taking nine (9) credit hours or more in a term.
| SMUSA Full-time student fee | $150.00 ($75.00 per term) |
| U-Pass (Bus pass) | $153.00 (charged only in the Fall term) |
Students who register for the Winter term only, will pay one term of student fees:
Full-time ($75.00-SMUSA + $76.50-U-Pass) OR Part-time ($26.25-SMUSA)
Part-time Student Fees- for students taking less than nine (9) credit hours in a term.
| SMUSA Part-time student fee | $26.25 per term |
Summer U-Pass
Starting in May 2016, if a student is registered in two or more courses for the May-June term they will automatically receive the Summer U-Pass at a cost of $75.00.
Students who are taking one or more courses over the May - June and/or July - August terms can opt-in and purchase a U-Pass at the Service Centre for $75.00.
U-Passes will be valid from May 1st- August 31st.
For questions regarding the Summer U-Pass please contact [email protected]
Miscellaneous Fees
| Fee | Cost |
| Undergraduate Applications | $40.00 |
| Residence Applications | $25.00 |
| Residence Deposits | $500.00 |
| Academic Appeal | $30.00 |
| Replacement Student ID Card | $15.00 |
| Late Registration | $50.00 |
| Reinstatement | $50.00 |
| Returned Cheque (NSF Charge) | $20.00 |
| Interest on Overdue Accounts | 12.68% per annum |
2016-2017 Medical & Dental Plans
Medical and Dental plans are administered by the Saint Mary's University Student's Association (SMUSA).
Medical Plan- Full time Canadian, Permanent Residents & International students
| Canadian full time only | Single | Family |
| 12 Month (Sept - Aug) | $137.00 | $289.00 |
| 8 Month (Jan - Aug) | $91.50 | $193.00 |
| International Full/Part Time | Single | Family | Family (3 or more) |
| 12 Month (Sept - Aug) | $940.00 | $1,895.00 | $2,468.00 |
| 8 Month (Jan - Aug) | $626.50 | $1,262.50 | $1,644.00 |
Dental Plan- Full time Canadian, Permanent Residents & International students
| Plan | Single | Family |
| 12 Month (Sept - Aug) | $98 | $196 |
| 8 Month (Jan - Aug) | $65.50 | $130 |
Medical and Dental Plan Information:
Students with comparable medical and dental coverage may opt out of the University medical and dental plans each year as indicated below:
Canadian Students: Opt out Online through SMUPort
International Students: To opt out of all or part of the health coverage, visit the Health Plan Office (Student Centre, Room 524), sign a waiver and provide proof of coverage.
Opt Out Deadlines: Fall Term - September 25, Winter Term - January 25
