A list of debt levels by division will be sent annually to the University Registrar for information. Divisions whose students have comparatively high debt levels with respect to the total fee chargeable or who have a comparatively large number of students with outstanding debts will be approached on an individual basis to determine the causes of the higher than usual levels and to seek means of eliminating the causes.
Students who have outstanding financial obligations to the Faculty or the university may be subject to one or more of the following sanctions:
- Statements of results or official transcripts of record, or both, will not be issued.
- The University will not release either the official document (normally called the diploma) which declares the degree, nor provide oral confirmation or written certification of degree status to external enquirers. Indebted graduands will be allowed to walk on stage and have their names appear in the Convocation program.
- Registration will be refused to a continuing or returning student.
- Students with outstanding fees from a previous academic year cannot defer the current academic year tuition payment until all previous outstanding fees are paid in full.
In appropriate circumstances, students with financial obligations to the Faculty may be granted an extension for repayment and are encouraged to discuss their situation with the Assistant Dean, Students well before the repayment date.
Note: By way of exception to the above, students with outstanding debts may receive a Statement of Results and/or a transcript of grades following the release of first term grades in January. However, no final transcript will be released in June or subsequently until all debts have been paid. Returning students will not be permitted to register.