U-Pass Periods
See the posted fee tables for more information on pro-rated refunds for those becoming ineligible or opting out of the program.
Please note that students may renew or pick up their U-Pass card based on the below schedule, however use of the pass is always restricted to the date range when the student is eligible.
Fall Pass Period
(September 1 – December 31)
| Card pick up begins* | August 22, 2023 |
| Renewal begins* | August 22, 2023 |
| Deadline to return a valid card for a full (100%) refund | September 14 (annually) |
| Opt-out deadline | December 31 (annually) |
Winter Only Pass Period
(January 1 – April 30)
| Renewal begins | December 15 (annually) |
| Card pick up begins | December 16, 2023 |
| Deadline to return a valid card for a full (100%) refund | January 14 (annually) |
| Opt-out deadline | April 30 (annually) |
*Please note that students who graduate, return to their home institution, go on exchange, opt out, or become ineligible during the Fall / Winter pass period are required to return their card to receive a pro-rated refund. You cannot receive a U-Pass that is only valid for the fall semester. A fee for the winter term will be removed from your Student Account only once the card is returned.
Summer Pass Period
(May 1 – August 31)
| Renewal begins | April 18, 2023
Please check the University Centre hours of operation. |
| Card pick up begins | April 18, 2023 |
| Deadline to return a valid card for a full (100%) refund | May 14 (annually) |
| Opt-out deadline | August 31 (annually) |