Ancillary fees Mandatory Ancillary Fees Ancillary fees are an important part of your student experience and are mandatory for all students. These fees are carefully reviewed and approved by the college’s board of governors and your student association to ensure they support essential services and resources that benefit everyone. Because these fees fund key student supports—such as health and wellness services, technology access, career resources, and campus activities—they are not optional and cannot be opted out of. We’re committed to transparency, so if you have any questions about how these fees are used, we’re happy to help! The full-time ancillary fees listed below are for the Fall 2026, Winter 2027 and Spring/Summer 2027 academic semesters. Please note: these fees are reflective of one semester only and are charged in every semester except for the health and dental plan, which is charged on a yearly basis. Durham College Ancillary Fees (per semester) Fee / Service Price ($) Athletic Centre - Capital Investment 94.56 Campus Emergency Response Team 2.58 *Graduation Fee 19.58 Campus Recreation Fee 5.90 Access Copyright 3.25 Athletic Complex Membership 20.90 On-Campus Security 15.86 Health Services 17.40 Mental Health Services (new 2026) 19.45 Varsity Athletics 35.80 Student ID 11.42 Information Technology (IT) Services 107.47 Pre-Academic Support 3.37 Student Life Programming 1.30 U PASS Transit 168.20 *Graduation Fees are charged during the first academic year only International student also pay $101.70 for Border Pass and $375 for the International Student Recovery Fee (ISR). Please note: online programs like Critical Care Nursing and programs delivered outside of the GTA and have modified ancillary fees. Please visit your program fee calculator to see the amounts associated with your delivery Student compulsory ancillary fees for part-time post-secondary students are prorated. Durham College Student Association (DCSA) Ancillary Fees All DCSA ancillary fees are mandatory with exception to the Health Plan and Dental Plan which you may be eligible to opt out of. Learn more now. *Health Plan $195 *Dental Plan $123 Health and Wellness Support Services $35 Student Centre Fee $51 Campus Radio Station $12 Student Life Fee $32.50 *Health and Dental are annual plans effective from September 2026 to August 2027. Programs beginning in January 2027 and May 2027 are charged a prorated rate. Please note: International students must pay an additional $825 (12 months for September starts), $550 (eight months for January starts), and $275 (four months for May starts) for medical coverage. OPTING OUT OF HEALTH AND DENTAL INSURANCE Please note that opting out of the DCSA health and dental insurance plans is done separately. Please visit studentvip.ca for more information on coverage and the opt-out process. The ability for students to opt-out of the DCSA health and dental plan begins on September 1 and ends September 30. Fully online delivered programs (Critical Care Nursing and Pre-Health Services – online) are not charged the health and dental ancillary fees and not eligible to participate in the plan.
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