U-Pass

The Universal Transit Pass, more commonly known as the U-Pass, is a bus pass offered through Carleton University at a discounted rate. The U-Pass has come into effect through CUSA and GSA referendums and through collaboration with OC Transpo and STO. During the Winter term of 2016, both undergraduate and graduate students voted in favour of a Summer U-Pass.

The U-Pass is a compulsory fee for all students who are enrolled in full-time classes. In the summer term, full-time classes is defined as being registered in at least 1.0 credit. In the fall or winter term, full-time classes is defined as at least 1.5 credits in either term. Graduate students who are designated as “full-time” are also eligible for the U-Pass. New students who apply online for their cards, or attend Summer Orientation, will be able to receive their U-Pass with their Campus Card. A general distribution date will be posted as soon as it is available.

Students can also apply to opt-out of the U-Pass. Find out if you are eligible to opt-out of the U-Pass. Please note that when returning your U-Pass, please return it to the Campus Card Office, room 407 Unicentre.

New U-Pass smartcard

Starting this summer, a blue U-Pass smartcard will be distributed to all full-time students. Please tap your U-Pass on the card reader when you board the bus and at O-Train Trillium Line stations. On STO buses, please board at the front door and “tap on”.

Remember: your U-Pass is not transferable and cannot be shared.

Reuse your U-Pass smartcard each semester

U-Pass smartcards will be programmed each semester with expiry dates so that the same cards can be reused. Before each semester, students will be instructed when and where to tap their cards to activate them.

Get your U-Pass

For complete information about receiving your U-Pass, please visit the Campus Card website.

New fare gates on the O-Train Trillium Line

• Fare gates are being installed this summer at Greenboro, Confederation, Carleton, and Carling O-Train Stations.
• Fare gates are easy to use and fully accessible
• Tap your U-Pass then walk through the fare gate to enter
• When exiting, just walk through the gate and the barrier will open automatically—no tap required

Benefits of the U-Pass

• Significant savings compared to a regular monthly pass
• Unlimited travel
• Helps support a sustainable community
• The Fall/Winter  U-Pass fee is $415.04, plus an administrative fee of $4.36, per each semester.  The Fall/Winter U-Pass is valid September 1, 2018, to April 30, 2019.

Lost your U-Pass?

If you lose your U-Pass, call OC Transpo’s Lost & Found at 613-563-4011 or visit heartwoodhouse.ca. If your pass is not found, a replacement is available for a fee at your institution

Campus Card Office hours of operation: 

The 2018 Fall U-Pass fee is $207.52 for the semester .