U-Pass Video for New and Returning Students
- 2:49 – U-Pass for New Students
- 5:50 – U-Pass for Returning Students
- 6:47 – Replacement U-Pass
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What is the U-Pass?
The Ventra U-Pass provides unlimited rides for eligible DePaul students on CTA buses and trains during the Autumn, Winter, Spring, and Summer Quarters. The U-Pass is not available during the Winter Intersession.
U-Pass Eligibility
Students must meet the following three criteria:
- You must meet the academic program requirements if you are enrolled in a degree-seeking program or a certificate of completion program at DePaul.
- You must be considered full-time in your program of study.
- You must be enrolled in at least one course considered on campus.
- If you do not meet these requirements and still want a U-Pass please contact upass@depaul.edu
All students meeting these criteria will automatically be enrolled for the U-Pass. Your U-Pass will be adjusted accordingly if your enrollment changes prior to the last day to drop courses. Students must have a DePaul-issued ID card before they can receive a U-Pass. You can find information on how to receive your DePaul ID Card by going here.
For the 2024-25 Winter Term (LAW Spring Term)
U-Pass Opt-Out
Eligible students who do not need the U-Pass for the term can opt out of the U-Pass by completing the U-Pass OPT OUT. (THE OPT_OUT FORM WILL BE AVIALABLE STARTING MARCH 6TH) Eligible students must complete the form by April 13, 2025, no requests will be approved after that date. Students who do not complete the opt-out form before the deadline will be charged the U-Pass fee regardless of use. Credits for the U-Pass fee will be issued by April 23, 2025.
How to get your U-Pass:
- Students can pick up their U-Pass at the Blue Demon Card Office where their major is located.
- If you cannot come to campus, your U-Pass can be mailed to you by completing the U-Pass Mailing Form. Note: Your U-Pass can only be sent to the mailing address listed in Campus Connect.
Request for replacement U-Pass:
You can purchase a replacement U-Pass by adding $50.00 to your Blue Demon Express Account.
You can add funds to your account in several ways:
Instructions for Loading $50 to your Demon Express through eAccounts app
- Log into the eAccounts app on your phone.
- Click on Demon Express
- Tap “Add Money” and type “50”.
- Choose any preferred method: Apple Pay/Google Wallet or Credit/Debit card to complete the transaction.
- After a successful transaction, the app will show USD $50.00 for Demon Express.
You can also do the following:
- Log in to Campus Connect and click the Student Resources tile. On the left menu, click Optional Transactions and Demon Express Online, where you can add funds and also check your balance.
- Visit the Payment Center at the Lincoln Park Campus in SAC 101 or at the Loop Campus in DePaul Center 9100.
- Call the Payment Center at 773-325-4029.
Please be sure to contact upass@depaul.edu or the Blue Demon Card offices if you place money into Demon Express for a replacement U-Pass.
U-Pass Availability Dates for Fall Term
| Student Classification |
Start Date |
End Date |
| LAW |
January 19, 2025 |
May 25, 2025 |
| Undergrad and Graduate |
March 29,2025 |
June 15, 2025 |
|
*It can take 3-10 business days for changes in eligibility to be reflected in the Ventra U-Pass system since it is not possible to directly link to the DePaul course enrollment system.