U-Pass: General Information and Distribution


U-Pass Video for New and Returning Students

  1. 2:49 – U-Pass for New Students
  2. 5:50 – U-Pass for Returning Students
  3. 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:

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  Fall 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. Eligible students must complete the form by September 19, 2024, 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 September 30, 2024.


How to get your U-Pass:


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. 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 1 Orientation August 19, 2024 December 20, 2024
LAW  August 26, 2024 December 20, 2024
Discover Orientation August 26, 2024 November 21, 2024
Undergrad and Graduate  September 3, 2024 November 21, 2024

*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.