These fees are defined in the Policy for Compulsory Non-Academic Ancillary Fees as follows:
5. Student society fees may include levies for specific, limited projects, within the University including those for academic purposes. Such levies shall:
a. be approved by whatever process is required by the student society’s constitution for consideration of a fee increase, and by a referendum;
b. be in effect for a limited time period or include provision for periodic review;
c. be treated as part of the student society fee but be specifically listed on students’ accounts;
d. be paid by the University Registrar’s Office directly to the student society or to a restricted account for the purposes designated in writing by the student society. Such a designation must be approved by the council or board or directors of the society.
Examples of Special Levies
Society | Fee Name | University Affairs Board Documentation | Referendum Held |
New College Student Council | Wilson Lounge Renovation Levy | University Affairs Board Documentation (pages 21 to 22) | Winter 2019 |
Engineering Society | Skule Endowment Fund | University Affairs Board Documentation (pages 8 to 10) | Winter 2018 (renewed every two years) |
Master of Information Student Council & Museum Studies Student Association | Tech Fund | University Affairs Board Documentation (pages 21 to 23) | Winter 2017 |