My UPass
HÂþ» UPass
The UPass is a transit pass that allows full time Halifax-based Dal students to ride buses and ferries in the HRM from September 1 to April 30 for the Fall and Winter term and a separate UPass for the summer term from May 1 to August 31.Ìý
The UPass sticker is placed directly on yourÌýDalCard. Simply show your DalCard with the UPass sticker when you get on a bus or ferry.
The UPass sticker is only available through DalCard offices. This sticker cannot be purchased elsewhere. If you receive a sticker, it is non-transferrable and is intended for your use.
Full-Time Students
The UPass program isÌýmandatoryÌýfor all full-time undergraduate, graduate, and professional students (excluding students registered in Faculty of Agriculture programs). The UPass fee is automatically added to your student account.
Co-op students
Students on co-op placements within HRM can choose to opt-in to the UPass, but itÌýwill not be processed automatically.ÌýFind about theÌý°¿±è³Ù-±õ²ÔÌý±è°ù´Ç³¦±ð²õ²õÌýfor co-op students.
Students with disabilities
Students with permanent disabilities following a part-time course load may be eligible to opt-in. Find out about theÌýtheÌý°¿±è³Ù-±õ²ÔÌý±è°ù´Ç³¦±ð²õ²õÌýfor students with disabilities.
Part-time and post-graduate medicine students
Part-time students and post-graduate medicine students are not eligible for the UPass.
Summer students
If you are a full-time student in the summer, the Summer UPass program is mandatory. If you are completing an academic or clinical/placement requirement full-time for the summer and you are located in Halifax, you may be able to opt in to the Summer UPass program.ÌýLearn about the Summer UPass.
How much does the UPass cost?
A UPass costsÌýare already included in the student fees you pay - no additional fee will be charged when you pick up your UPass.
For the upcoming terms the fees are as follows:
- Fall/Winter 2024/25: $172.73
- Winter only 2024/25: $86.36
Where can you get your UPass?
You can get your UPass when you arrive on campus at theÌýDalCard Office,Ìý6230 Coburg Road or you can visit the Enrolment Services Centre on the Sexton campus. For the latest service information visit Service Updates.
The UPass sticker is only available through DalCard offices. This sticker cannot be purchased elsewhere. If you receive a sticker, it is non-transferrable and is intended for your use.
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Faculty & staff bus pass
Faculty and staff can get a bus pass through theÌýOffice of Sustainability.
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Bus stops on campus
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