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Program description - September 2025

Do you have a passion for working with people? Are you a sport and recreation enthusiast driven by your desire to make a difference in the lives of others? As a recreationist and sport administrator, you can play a vital role in enhancing the well-being of members of our community! In the field of recreation and sport, you can pursue a meaningful career in municipal recreation, campus sport and recreation, community sport, facility operations, event planning... the opportunities are endless! Our two-year diploma program provides you with the skills, knowledge, and experience to make an impact in this exciting field. Utilizing theory and best practices in the provision of sport and recreation services, you will focus on inclusion, access, health and wellness promotion, programming, event planning, leadership, and administration. Through interactive classroom experiences and community field placements, you will bridge classroom learning to real-world practice while expanding your network with industry leaders. These opportunities will allow you to explore your interests and expose you to the diversity of the field. A career in recreation and sport administration provides you with the possibility of working alongside people of all ages and abilities, within a variety of settings such as community agencies, municipalities, or private organizations. We are here to make people's lives and their communities better. If this sounds like a program and profession you want to be a part of, we look forward to having you join us!

Program details

Code: 1616
Start: September 2025
Campus: Kitchener – Doon
Delivery: Hybrid
Length: 2 years
Credential: Ontario College Diploma

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Tuition & fees


​Tuition and fee details for the 2024-2025 academic year (September to August) are listed below. Books and supplies may be additional. Tuition and fee details for terms starting September 2025 and later will be available Spring 2025.


2 Terms

Canadian

International

Tuition
$3384.08
$14588.00
Ancillary Fees
$1887.38
$3167.38
Total Fees
$5271.46
$17755.38

Canadian fee details

Description Fall 2024 Winter 2025
FT Program Tuition – Basic + $1692.04 $1692.04
Administration Fee $25.00 $25.00
Capital Development Fee $84.22 $84.22
CSI Advocacy Fee $8.00 $8.00
CSI Association Fee $102.00 $102.00
CSI Extended Health & Dental Plan Fee $330.00 -
CSI Legal Care Fee $30.00 -
CSI UPass Fee $118.97 $118.97
Graduation/Alumni Services Fee $20.00 $20.00
ONE Card Fee $7.50 $7.50
Recreation/Athletics Fee $70.50 $70.50
Student Services $86.00 $86.00
Technology Enhancement Fee $110.00 $110.00
Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) Documentation Fee $115.00 -
CSI - Student Welcome Kit Fee (optional) $70.00 -
CSI Student Club & Society Fee (optional) $4.00 $4.00
CSI Student Events Fee (optional) $30.00 $30.00
Sustainability Fee (optional) $5.00 $5.00
Term Total $2908.23 $2363.23
Year Total   $5271.46

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International fee details

Description Fall 2024 Winter 2025
International Program Tuition $7294.00 $7294.00
Administration Fee $25.00 $25.00
Capital Development Fee $84.22 $84.22
CSI Advocacy Fee $8.00 $8.00
CSI Association Fee $102.00 $102.00
CSI College Int'l Health Insurance Plan (CIHIP) $530.00 -
CSI Extended Health & Dental Plan Fee $330.00 -
CSI Legal Care Fee $30.00 -
CSI UPass Fee $118.97 $118.97
Graduation/Alumni Services Fee $20.00 $20.00
ISR (International Student Recovery) $375.00 $375.00
ONE Card Fee $7.50 $7.50
Recreation/Athletics Fee $70.50 $70.50
Student Services $86.00 $86.00
Technology Enhancement Fee $110.00 $110.00
Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) Documentation Fee $115.00 -
CSI - Student Welcome Kit Fee (optional) $70.00 -
CSI Student Club & Society Fee (optional) $4.00 $4.00
CSI Student Events Fee (optional) $30.00 $30.00
Sustainability Fee (optional) $5.00 $5.00
Term Total $9415.19 $8340.19
Year Total   $17755.38

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Program device requirements

Program device & software requirements

This program requires you to have a device that meets certain specifications. For most students, this cost is in addition to the tuition & fees listed above.

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Financial assistance

The Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) is a needs-based program designed to help Ontario students cover the cost of post-secondary education. Funded by the federal and provincial governments, OSAP is intended to promote equality of opportunity for post-secondary studies through direct financial assistance for educational costs and living expenses. These interest-free loans are intended to supplement your financial resources and those of your family. The majority of students apply for loan assistance via the OSAP website. Students can also print the application booklet through the OSAP website. For more information, please visit OSAP & aid.

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Delivery sequence - September 2025 - Kitchener – Doon

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