U-Pass: General Information and Distribution for U-Pass


U-Pass Video for New and Returning Students

  1. 0:53 – U-Pass fees
  2. 1:26 – Usage fees
  3. 1:37 – New students: U-Pass general info
  4. 2:21 - New students: Before getting the U-Pass
  5. 3:17 - New students: Getting the U-Pass
  6. 5:47 - Returning students
  7. 7:35 - Getting the U-Pass after class starts
  8. 9:35 - Replacement U-Pass
  9. 11:16 - More information

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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 Starting Fall 2025 

Beginning Fall Quarter 2025, DePaul University will move to an opt-in U-Pass system. This change ensures that only students who choose to use the U-Pass will be charged the associated fee. The U-Pass fee for Graduate and Undergraduate students is $108 per term and $89 for the summer term. The U-Pass fee for LAW students is $171 per term and $77 for the summer term. 

Key Details:

This updated process simplifies U-Pass distribution, eliminates unnecessary charges, and increases accessibility for more students.

U-Pass Availability Dates for Fall Term

Student Classification  Start Date End Date 
LAW  August 22, 2025 December 19, 2025
Undergrad and Graduate  September 3, 2025 November 25, 2025

Only students completing the Opt-In form will be enrolled in the U-Pass and charged the associated fee. 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.

*It can take 3-10 business days for changes in eligibility to be reflected in the Ventra U-Pass system as it is not possible to directly link to the DePaul course enrollment system.  

 


How to get your U-Pass:


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

  1. Log into the eAccounts app on your phone.
  2. Click on Demon Express
  3. Tap “Add Money” and type “50”.
  4. Choose any preferred method: Apple Pay/Google Wallet or Credit/Debit card to complete the transaction.
  5. After a successful transaction, the app will show USD $50.00 for Demon Express.

You can also do the following:

 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.