Incidental Fees

Incidental fees are non-tuition fees approved by the University's Board of Governors and charged to your student account each term to fund various services and facilities at the University of Waterloo, and organizations such as the Waterloo Undergraduate Student Association (WUSA) and Graduate Student Association (GSA). UWaterloo facilities and student associations exist to help support and maintain your academic, physical and mental well-being while you are a UWaterloo student.  Incidental fees are identified as compulsory, optional or voluntary (see details below); we are required to charge 13% HST on some fees.

Compulsory - 
> university facilities and services of an ongoing nature that are not term-specific and are accessible both on-campus and remotely;
> determined with student input and approval
> not available for opt out on Quest;
> "Fees Arranged" status dependent on these fees being paid or covered by financial aid and a completed Promissory Note

Optional -
> can opt out on Quest; term-specific access;
> if not opted out, "Fees Arranged" status is dependent on these fees being paid or covered by financial aid and a completed Promissory Note

Voluntary -
> can opt out on Quest;
> donation receipt will be available for those who don't opt out;
> if not opted out, "Fees Arranged" status is dependent on these fees being paid or covered by financial aid and a completed Promissory Note

Learn more about your incidental fees:

Your student health & dental insurance plans:

• Student supplementary health & dental insurance

• University Health Insurance Plan (UHIP) for students who do not have provincial health coverage