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U-Pass

Thanks to your U-Pass, you can enjoy considerable savings compared to the cost of monthly transit passes.

U-Pass: An all-access pass to public transit in Ottawa and Gatineau

The U-Pass is a mandatory bus pass program for all graduate and undergraduate students who are registered full-time at the University of Ottawa, completing a CO-OP work term, or going on an outgoing exchange. 

The U-Pass is a student initiative that has come into effect through successful student referendums and through collaboration with OC Transpo and STO.

How do I pay for my U-Pass?

The cost of the U-Pass is automatically added to your student account and is paid along with your tuition fees.

Some sponsored students may opt-in the U-Pass program.  In these cases, the U-Pass fee will be added onto your statement of account.

If you your registration status drops to part-time, you withdraw from the University or finish your studies (including if you submitted your thesis), you must complete an exemption to receive a pro-rated credit/adjustment on your statement of account.
Payment of fees
Exemptions

Get a U-Pass

If you have been charged for the U-Pass or if you have lost your U-Pass card, you can pick up your U-Pass card during the distribution period.

If your U-Pass has expired, never throw it out. You can recharge your U-pass at the U-Pass recharging stations.
Get your U-Pass
Recharge your U-Pass

Using your U-Pass

Your U-Pass is a smart card and will work on all STO and OC Transpo buses. Simply tap you U-Pass on the card readers upon boarding the bus or at the O-Train station.
Using your U-Pass

Cost, validity and important dates

It’s important to understand when your U-Pass can be used, how much the program costs and knowing when you can submit an opt-in or exemption request.
Cost and dates
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Don’t throw away your U-Pass!

Don’t throw away your U-Pass! If you have received a blue U-Pass, you must renew it at a recharging station.
If you throw away your U-Pass or if you lose it, a 30$ non-refundable replacement fee will be due prior to obtaining a new card. The replacement fee must be paid in person and cannot be applied to your student account.
Recharge your card

Contact us

uOttawa Card Service and U-Pass

90U Residence (map)
90 University Private, Room 145
Ottawa ON, K1N 6N5
Canada

Info on student card and meal plans
Phone: 613-562-5893
E-mail: [email protected]

In person

Book an in-person appointment using our virtual line

Info on U-Pass
Phone: 613-562-5700

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Hours of operation

May 15, 2023 to August 11, 2023
Monday to Friday
9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

August 14, 2023 to May 13, 2024
Monday to Friday
9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.