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U-Pass Requirements
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. 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 2023-24 Autumn Term
Eligible students that do not need the U-Pass for the fall term can opt out of the U-Pass by completing the U-Pass OPT Out. Eligible students must complete the form by September 21, 2023. Students that 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 September 30th, 2023.
- How to get your U-Pass:
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- Students can pick up their U-Pass at the ID Services Office where their major is located.
- Students can also pick up their U-Passes during Fall Distribution.
- If you cannot come to campus, your U-Pass can be mailed to you by completing the U-Pass Mailing Form. U-Passes will not be mailed out from August 15th until October 1st. (Note: Your U-Pass can only be sent to the mailing address listed in Campus Connect)
- Request for replacement U-Pass: If you have lost or had your U-Pass stolen you must purchase a replacement U-Pass. Students will need to add $50.00 to their Demon Express account (Instructions can be found here.) Please be sure to contact upass@depaul.edu or the ID Services office if you place money into Demon Express for a replacement U-Pass.
U-Pass Availability Dates for Winter Term/LAW Spring Term
Student Classification |
Start Date |
End Date |
L1 - LAW |
August 14, 2023 |
December 15, 2023 |
LAW |
August 21, 2023 |
December 15, 2023 |
Discover |
August 28, 2023 |
November 21, 2023 |
Undergrad and Graduate |
September 6, 2023 |
November 21, 2023 |
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*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.