Tuition and Fees

1 Course 2 Courses 3 Courses 4 Courses 5 Courses Annual Cost Audit
Tuition $882 $1,764 $2,646 $3,528 $4,410 $8,820 $441
Athletics/Campus Recreation Fee $50 $50 $100 $100 $100 $200
Student Services Fee $120 $120 $240 $240 $240 $480 $120
Students’ Association Fee $15 $30 $45 $60 $75 $150
U-Pass* $160 $160 $160 $325
Emergency Bursary Fee* $5 $5 $5 $5 $5 $10
Health and Dental Fee (Annual)* $400
Total $1,072 $1,969 $3,196 $4,093 $4,990 $10,385 $561
UPass* – $160 in Fall 2023, $165 in Winter 2024

Health and Dental Fee* – students can opt-out of this fee by the tuition and fee deadline of the term they are charged the fee if they have alternative health coverage, and will be refunded the Health and Dental Plan Fee by StudentVIP. The fee must first be paid to St. Mary’s University; then, the refund will be provided to students directly from StudentVIP by e-transfer.

1 Course 2 Courses 3 Courses 4 Courses 5 Courses Annual Cost
Tuition $2,646 $5,292 $7,938 $10,584 $13,230 $26,460
Athletics/Campus Recreation Fee $50 $50 $100 $100 $100 $200
Student Services Fee $120 $120 $240 $240 $240 $480
Students’ Association Fee $15 $30 $45 $60 $75 $150
U-Pass $160 $160 $160 $325
Emergency Bursary Fee* $5 $5 $5 $5 $5 $10
Health and Dental Fee (Annual)* $400
Total $2,836 $5,497 $8,488 $11,149 $13,810 $28,025
UPass* – $160 in Fall 2023, $165 in Winter 2024

Health and Dental Fee* – students can opt-out of this fee by the tuition and fee deadline of the term they are charged the fee if they have alternative health coverage, and will be refunded the Health and Dental Plan Fee by StudentVIP. The fee must first be paid to St. Mary’s University; then, the refund will be provided to students directly from StudentVIP by e-transfer.

Per Term Annual Cost
Tuition $5,610 $11,220
Athletics/Campus Recreation Fee $100 $200
Student Services Fee $240 $480
Students’ Association Fee $75 $150
U-Pass* $160 $325
Emergency Bursary Fee* $5 $10
Health and Dental Fee (Annual)* $400
Total $6,190 $12,785
UPass* – $160 in Fall 2023, $165 in Winter 2024

Health and Dental Fee* – students can opt-out of this fee by the tuition and fee deadline of the term they are charged the fee if they have alternative health coverage, and will be refunded the Health and Dental Plan Fee by StudentVIP. The fee must first be paid to St. Mary’s University; then, the refund will be provided to students directly from StudentVIP by e-transfer.

Per Term Annual Cost
Tuition $16,830 $33,660
Athletics/Campus Recreation Fee $100 $200
Student Services Fee $240 $480
Students’ Association Fee $75 $150
U-Pass* $160 $325
Emergency Bursary Fee* $5 $10
Health and Dental Fee (Annual)* $400
Total $17,410 $35,225
UPass* – $160 in Fall 2023, $165 in Winter 2024

Health and Dental Fee* – students can opt-out of this fee by the tuition and fee deadline of the term they are charged the fee if they have alternative health coverage, and will be refunded the Health and Dental Plan Fee by StudentVIP. The fee must first be paid to St. Mary’s University; then, the refund will be provided to students directly from StudentVIP by e-transfer.

3 credit course 1.5 credit course
Tuition $882 $441
Student Services Fee $120 $120
Total $1,002 $561
3 credit course 1.5 credit course
Tuition $882 $441
Total $882 $441

Fall 2023 Term
September 6, 2023
First Day of classes
September 13, 2023
Change of registration deadline.
Last day to change registration for Fall 2023 and full-year courses.
Deadline to apply for a payment plan.
September 20, 2023
Deadline to pay Fall 2023 tuition and fees.
Winter 2024 Term
January 8, 2024
First Day of classes
January 15, 2024
Change of registration deadline.
Last day to change registration for Winter 2024 courses.
Deadline to apply for a payment plan.
January 22, 2024
Deadline to pay Winter 2024 tuition and fees.

Spring/Summer 2024 Terms
May 6, 2024
First day of classes for May – June and May – August classes
May 13, 2024
Change of registration deadline.
Last day to change registration for May – June and May – August Spring/Summer 2024 courses.
May 21, 2024
Deadline to pay May – June and May – August tuition & fees.
July 8, 2024
First day of classes for July – August classes
July 15, 2024
Change of registration deadline.
Last day to change registration for July – August Spring/Summer 2024 courses.
July 22, 2024
Deadline to pay July – August tuition & fees.
September 6, 2023
First Day of classes
September 13, 2023
Change of registration deadline.
Last day to change registration for Fall 2023 and full-year courses.
Deadline to apply for a payment plan.
September 20, 2023
Deadline to pay Fall 2023 tuition and fees.
Winter 2024 Term
January 8, 2024
First Day of classes
January 15, 2024
Change of registration deadline.
Last day to change registration for Winter 2024 courses.
Deadline to apply for a payment plan.
January 22, 2024
Deadline to pay Winter 2024 tuition and fees.

Spring/Summer 2024 Terms
May 6, 2024
First day of classes for May – June and May – August classes
May 13, 2024
Change of registration deadline.
Last day to change registration for May – June and May – August Spring/Summer 2024 courses.
May 21, 2024
Deadline to pay May – June and May – August tuition & fees.
July 8, 2024
First day of classes for July – August classes
July 15, 2024
Change of registration deadline.
Last day to change registration for July – August Spring/Summer 2024 courses.
July 22, 2024
Deadline to pay July – August tuition & fees.

Tuition & General Fees

Tuition is assessed on a per credit hour basis. The tuition cost per credit hour is $294 for domestic Arts and Science students and $374 for domestic Education students. Tuition cost per credit hour is $882 for international Arts and Science students and $1,122 for International Education students.

In addition to tuition, students are charged the following general fees:

  • Application Fee (non-refundable) $100
  • Application for Re-Admission (non-refundable) $100
  • International Student Application Fee (non-refundable) $175

All new applicants who have been offered admission are required to pay a non-refundable deposit of $200 to confirm their intention to attend St. Mary’s University. This registration deposit will be applied to the student’s first term tuition and fees. After the deposit has been paid, students will be able to register for courses and make payments. Payment of this deposit indicates the following:

  • the applicant agrees to be bound by all University policies and procedures as outlined in the University Calendar
  • the timetable is subject to change and it is the student’s responsibility to check for updates
  • all tuition and fees are payable on or before the fee deadlines outlined in the University Calendar

This is a compulsory fee that entitles students to on-campus recreation facilities and structured fitness and wellness activities. Full-time undergraduate credit students and Bachelor of Education students pay $100 per term and part-time undergraduate credit students pay $50 per term.

The Emergency Bursary Fee of $5 per term supports students in emergency financial need situations.

The Health and Dental Fee provides health insurance coverage for all students who pay Students’ Association Fees. Coverage runs from September 1st to August 31st of the following year. The amount of the annual fee depends on the start term: $400 for Fall start dates, $350 for Winter start dates, and $240 for Spring/Summer start dates. If students have alternate health coverage, they may opt out of this fee by the tuition and fee deadline of the term they are charged the fee on the StudentVIP website, and will be refunded the Health and Dental Plan Fee by StudentVIP. The Registrar’s Office is not involved in these refunds and the fee must first be paid to St. Mary’s University. Then, the refund will be provided to students directly from StudentVIP by e-transfer. Full names, StMU student ID numbers, birthdates, legal sex, and StMU University provided email addresses (firstname.lastname@stmu.ca) will be provided to the health insurance provider in order to administer the health and dental plan.

This is a compulsory and comprehensive fee that supports student services and resources to help students succeed throughout their academic careers. Full-time undergraduate credit students and Bachelor of Education students pay $240 per term and parttime undergraduate credit students pay $120 per term. Services included in the fee:

  • IT infrastructure, servers, Wi-Fi, email, website, online delivery tools, D2L, and Moodle
  • Library Services, including enhanced electronic resources, licenses and access to statistical software
  • Student Counselling Services
  • Career Services
  • Accessibility Services
  • Learning Centre Services
  • Peer Mentors

This is a compulsory fee that entitles students to membership in their association and all the benefits offered. Undergraduate credit students and Bachelor of Education students pay $5 per credit hour each term. For example, a student taking five 3-credit hour courses will be charged $75 per term. These fees are collected by the University and paid to the Students’ Association.

The Universal Pass Program (UPass) is a transit pass that entitles full-time students access to transit services (buses and trains). UPass is available on Calgary Transit’s My Fare app. My Fare is a mobile ticketing app that allows you to use the UPass directly from your mobile device. StMU University provided email addresses (firstname.lastname@stmu.ca) will be provided to Calgary Transit in order to administer your digital UPass. Keep your student ID card with you at all times when riding Calgary Transit. If you are found riding Calgary Transit without a valid UPass, you will be issued a transit violation citation by a Calgary Peace Officer.

The UPass fee is compulsory for full-time students, and $160 is automatically applied to Fall and $165 to Winter term fees.

Supplementary course fees are required to cover the extra costs associated with laboratory consumables, specialty software, experiential learning, or equipment. A $75 supplementary course fee (unless another amount is indicated below) will be applied to the following courses at the time of registration:
BCEM 393 Introduction to Biochemistry
BIOL 231 Introduction to Biology I
BIOL 233 Introduction to Biology II
BIOL 311 Principles of Genetics
BIOL 313 Introduction to Ecology & Evolution
BIOL 315 Biostatistics
BIOL 317 Marine Biology Field School
BIOL 341 Introduction to Microbiology
BIOL 375 Invertebrate Zoology
BIOL 377 Vertebrate Zoology
BIOL 381 Mycology
BIOL 411 Genetics
BIOL 413 Ecology
BIOL 417 Tropical Ecology Field School
BIOL 493 Senior Project II
CHEM 201 General Chemistry ICHEM 203 General Chemistry II
CHEM 351 Organic Chemistry I
CHEM 353 Organic Chemistry II
DRAM 201 Introduction to Acting
DRAM 203 Introduction to Theatrical Performance
DRAM 205 Introduction to Theatrical Production
DRAM 301 Advanced Acting
DRAM 303 Advanced Theatrical Performance
DRAM 305 Advanced Theatrical Production
DRAM 401 Advanced Acting II
DRAM 403 Advanced Theatrical Performance II
DRAM 405 Special Projects
EDCM 357 Disciplinary Methods of Teaching –Secondary Science Part I ($50)
EDCM 405 Curriculum and Instruction in Elementary Science Education ($30)
EDCM 457 Disciplinary Methods of Teaching – Secondary Science Part II ($50)
MGST 331 Organizational Teamwork and Leadership ($100)
MUSI 205 Choral Performance I
MUSI 305 Choral Performance II
MUSI 405 Choral Performance III
PHYS 223 Introductory Electromagnetism,
Fluids & Thermal PhysicsPSYC 312A An Introduction to Experimental Design and Quantitative Methods for Psychology
PSYC 312B Advanced Experimental Design and Quantitative Methods for Psychology
PSYC 343 Psychometrics
SCIE 201 Everyday Science: The Physical World
SCIE 301 Everyday Science: The Living World
STAT 213 Introduction to Statistics I
STAT 217 Introduction to Statistics II

Students who are auditing courses are charged one-half the regular tuition fee and are exempt from the Athletics/Campus Recreation Fee, Students’ Association Fee, Emergency Bursary Fee, and Health and Dental Fee, but are charged the part-time Student Services Fee. The tuition cost per three-credit hour course is $441.

Students in the Diploma in Religious Education Program (DRE) and Certificate in Catholic Educational Leadership (CCEL) are exempt from the Athletics/Campus Recreation Fee, Students’ Association Fee, Emergency Bursary Fee and Health and Dental Fee, but are charged the Student Services Fee. The total cost is $1,002 per three-credit hour course and $561 per 1.5-credit hour course.

Extension Studies courses are charged a flat rate fee depending on the course offering. If a student cancels their registration within 7 days of the start date, a refund will be provided minus a $50 administration fee for costs incurred by StMU. No refunds are provided with less than 7 days of cancellation by a student. If the course is canceled by StMU, a full refund will be provided.

Students are required to purchase their own books and supplies. Required and optional textbooks are available from the University Bookstore. A textbook list is available at stmu.ca/texts or through self-service at My.StMU. Students who are sponsored by a band education authority or other organization may have part or all of the cost of their books and supplies paid for by their sponsor. Sponsored students should ensure that all documentation has been forwarded to the Financial Aid Office and to the Bookstore.

  • Official Transcript (each) – $10
  • Unofficial Transcript (free on My.StMU) – $2
  • Courier Fee – Variable

Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science Undergraduate Programs (Domestic Students)

Challenge Examination $441
Deferred Examination $25
Confirmation of Enrolment Letter $10
Exam Proctoring $50/hour
Formal Grade Appeal $25
Graduation Fee $100
ID Card Replacement $5
Locker, Half (per semester) $13 + GST
Locker, Full (per semester) $15 + GST
NSF/Returned Cheque $65
Parchment Replacement $65
Payment Plan Administration Fee $50
Payment Plan Delinquent Fee $65
Replacement UPass $160 for Fall/$165 for Winter
Re-registration Fee $50
T2202A Replacement (prior to 2008) $5

Community participants will be registered through an online request form and must pay a $72 + GST non-refundable materials fee ($75.60). Academic credit will not be given for participation.

As part of St. Mary’s University’s commitment to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada, and to recognize and honour the cultural knowledge of our Indigenous Elders and Knowledge-Keepers, self-identified Indigenous learners in the Bachelor of Education program are provided a tuition credit for EDFN 329: Indigenous Education.

Payment of Fees

Tuition and fees are due in full on or before the fee deadline each term.

Students who have not paid their tuition and fees by the deadline will be de-registered from all courses and can only be reinstated by paying a $50 re-registration fee, as well as all tuition and fees, prior to the time of re-registering. Re-registration will be processed only when the payment or proof of payment has been provided.

The preferred method of payment is via online banking through setting up St. Mary’s University (Calgary) as a payee through your bank. The account number is the student’s 9-digit student ID when setting up the payee. Credit card payments will be accepted via My.StMU; however, all transactions will automatically be charged a 3% fee.

The Registrar’s Office does not accept e-transfer, debit transactions, cash, or in-person payments of any kind

A record is kept of each student’s financial transactions at the University. Students may print a statement through self-service at My.StMU or request copies of their account statements from the Registrar’s Office to verify their financial status. Any discrepancies must be reported as soon as they are discovered.

Payment plans are available only to students who demonstrate financial need and can provide proof that all other funding sources have been exhausted; ex. student loans, student line of credit, etc. Payment plans are term-based and are only permitted for four-month terms. Requests for a payment plan can be sent to financial.aid@stmu.ca and a financial need assessment will be completed. Following this assessment, a meeting with the Financial Aid and Awards Officer will be required to discuss plans for making tuition and fee payments in three instalments.

The deadline to apply for a payment plan is by the change of registration deadline of the term. Payments made through online banking or credit card (My.StMU) are scheduled over three months:

  • first one-third of tuition and fees, along with a nonrefundable $50 administration fee, are due by the fee deadline
  • second payment is due on the 15th of the month following the fee deadline
  • third and final payment is due on the 15th of the second month following the fee deadline.

If permitted a payment plan, the contract will indicate penalties of non-payment. If a student breaks the contract by neglecting to make payments on time, they will not be offered the payment plan option for future semesters.

Fee Adjustments & Refunds

Tuition and fees will not be charged for courses dropped before the change of registration deadline. The digital UPass will be deactivated if students are no longer registered in at least nine credit hours in the term and do not have an approved reduced course load.

Dropping a course after the change of registration deadline will be considered a withdrawal and tuition and fees will be charged.

Students cancelling their registration before the change of registration deadline will not be charged tuition and fees and their digital UPass will be deactivated.

A student who cancels registration after the change of registration deadline and before the course withdrawal deadline will receive a grade of W for all courses and will owe tuition and fees for those courses.

A student who has ceased to attend a course and who has not officially dropped, withdrawn, or cancelled is considered to be registered in that course and all tuition and fees remain payable.

Refunds will be provided to students for all tuition and fees paid for courses that are dropped or cancelled before the change of registration deadline. Refunds will be completed in the month following the tuition & fee deadline. Students will be asked to provide banking information to set up direct online deposit with St. Mary’s University. Students are required to provide this information to receive their refunds in a timely manner. Refund cheques will be mailed as an alternate means of refund if necessary under special circumstances.

When students with accommodations apply for full-time (with RCL – 40-59% of a full course load) instead of part-time loans/grants, their loans/grants will also be assessed based on full-time registration and they will be considered as full-time students at St. Mary’s University once their registration is confirmed (COR). Therefore, there is an adjustment of mandatory fees from part-time to full-time, including Athletics/Campus Recreation Fees, Student Services Fees, and UPass Fees (for Fall and Winter term only).

Tuition Tax Receipts

Tuition, Education and Textbook Amounts Certificates (T2202) for federal income tax purposes will be issued by the end of February, based on eligible fees assessed and paid during the previous calendar year. They will be available on your My.StMU account. Replacement T2202 statements are also available on your My.StMU account from 2008 to the present. A fee of $5 will be charged for each duplicate statement older than 2008, and must be requested to the Registrar’s Office.

Payment Options

The Registrar’s Office DOES NOT ACCEPT the following payment methods

  1. E-transfer
  2. Debit transactions
  3. In person cash payments or cash payment of any kind

Please refer to the Self-Service Manual on page 12.

  1. DO NOT PROCEED WITH PAYMENT IF CALGARY IS NOT IN THE PAYEE TITLE
  2. Online banking payments are subject to a 1 to 4-day processing time by the bank. Students who make the payment on or before the due date will not be charged late fees. Proof of payment may be required in the form of a snapshot including the transaction date, recipient, and amount.
  3. The following banks are partnered with St. Mary’s for payment
RBC Partnered
TD Canada Trust Partnered
CIBC Partnered
Scotiabank Partnered
ATB Partnered
BMO Partnered
Tangerine Partnered
connectFirst Credit Union Partnered
Servus Credit Union Partnered
Simplii Financial Partnered
Manulife Bank Partnered

Click here to view the instructions for online banking

  1. Please be aware that all Credit Card payments are subject to a 3% Credit Card transaction fee
  2. Payments made with credit cards will AUTOMATICALLY be charged the 3% transaction fee, please do not attempt to make an additional payment for this fee. Please allow 24 business hours for the transaction fee to be applied to your account after making your payment. If you have questions about the balance of your account, contact financial.aid@stmu.ca prior to making an additional payment.
  3. Click here to view full instructions for making a credit card payment

St. Mary’s University accepts Visa and MasterCard credit cards for the payment of tuition and related fees online via My.StMU system only. Beginning fall 2020 a 3% service fee will be charged on all credit card tuition payments. These service fees are non-refundable.

Payment plans are available only to students who demonstrate financial need and can provide proof that all other funding sources have been exhausted; ex. student loans, student line of credit, etc. Payment plans are term-based and are only permitted for four-month terms. Requests for a payment plan can be sent to financial.aid@stmu.ca and a financial need assessment will be completed. Following this assessment, a meeting with the Financial Aid and Awards Officer will be required to discuss plans for making tuition and fee payments in three instalments.

The deadline to apply for a payment plan is by the change of registration deadline of the term. Payments made through online banking or credit card (My.StMU) are scheduled over three months:

  1. First one-third of tuition and fees, along with a nonrefundable $50 administration fee, are due by the fee deadline
  2. Second payment is due on the 15th of the month following the fee deadline
  3. Third and final payment is due on the 15th of the second month following the fee deadline.

If permitted a payment plan, the contract will indicate penalties of non-payment. If a student breaks the contract by neglecting to make payments on time, they will not be offered the payment plan option for future semesters.

  1. Students in 9 or more credits will submit a full-time loan application. Alberta student loans are completed through a one application system using the following link. Each application will be assessed by the provincial student aid organization and the national student aid organization. https://studentaid.alberta.ca/apply/
    Students who do not qualify as an Alberta student must contact and apply for loans through their province of residence for funding. Please visit their individual websites to start the application process.
  2. Students registered in 3 or 6 credits, without an approved reduced course load, will have to submit a part time loans application through Alberta Student Aid, please use this link to access the application: https://studentaid.alberta.ca/resources/applications-and-forms/
  3. Once the student’s application has been received and assessed, the student will be notified via their online portal. The student will be emailed the notification of their notice of assessment and the student can access the Student Award Letter through their Alberta Student Aid Account. First time applicants will also receive important documents regarding their National Student Loan MSFAA and Alberta Student Aid Agreement, which must be completed before any funds are distributed.
  4. Agreements for the National Student Loan and Alberta Student Aid programs can be completed online through the students Alberta Student Aid or NSLSC account. New students will need to verify their accounts with each organization to complete the set-up process. Once the online account has been set up, the student can log in to complete and sign the documents.
  5. Any change in a student’s course load status will be reported to the appropriate student aid agency. Registration changes include: Dropping to part-time study, withdrawing to part-time study, full course withdrawal, withdrawal with cause, and expulsion from the university.
  6. Students may submit a single application for both the Fall and Winter semesters in a given academic year. The student is responsible for having their winter course load at the appropriate credits before the winter portion of their loan is confirmed at the beginning of December.
  7. Full time student aid applications for the Spring/Summer term will be completed and submitted online through the Alberta Student Aid website. The students funding period must have a minimum of 9-credits to be considered full-time, unless on an approved Reduced Course Load status. The registration must include at least one course being held for the duration of the funding period on the application. If a student is taking courses that do not last the full duration of the semester, the end date of the study period should be made as the end date of their latest course. If a break of 30+ days occurs in a study period, the student must submit separate applications for the courses occurring before and after the study break, respectively. Students at a part-time status OR who take a block week after a 30+ day study break must apply using the part-time loan application form, accessible through the Alberta Student Aid website. Student Aid Applications made for classes starting after August 1st must use the upcoming academic year part-time student aid package (i.e. if the course starts August 9th, 2023 a 2023/2024 part-time aid application must be used, not a 2022/2023 part-time application package). For any inquires on eligibility or the application process, please reach out to financial.aid@stmu.ca.
  8. The most efficient way to receive approved funding from student aid is through direct deposit. The instruction for setting up direct deposit with either loan agency will be included with your application documents when you start the loan application process.
  9. Student funding will only be distributed once all components of the application are complete, this includes both the National Student Loan MSFAA and the Alberta Student Aid Agreement.
  10. First time applicants should apply two months before their initial start date to ensure that the application is approved, documents are completed, and the loan is distributed before tuition is due.

If you require any further information, please contact financial.aid@stmu.ca for all inquiries.
Student Loans: All approved funding will be sent directly to the student. The student is then responsible to make the payment to St. Mary’s University for their owing amount. Action will be taken if the approved funding is distributed to the student and not used to pay tuition or fees for the semester.

You are encouraged to submit payment through Option 1 or 2 above: Online Banking or Credit Card. If you would like to submit a cheque or bank draft payment, this is subject to approval by the Enrolment Services Office. Approval must be granted before payment can be accepted through this method.