U-Pass Opt-In

Are you Eligible to Opt-In to the U-Pass?

Some students do not automatically receive a U-Pass, but are eligible to opt-in with appropriate documentation. If you choose to opt-in, the applicable U-Pass fee will be paid in person at the UMSU Service Centre.

You are eligible to opt-in to the U-Pass program if you are one of the following:

  • Co-op student for the Term (assessed Co-op fees)
  • Exchange visiting student registered in at least 9 credit hours this Term
  • Extended Education student taking General Studies and registered in at least 9 credit hours this Term *this is the ONLY EE program eligible for the U-Pass*
  • Letter of Permission student registered in at least 9 credit hours this Term
  • Practicum student registered in at least 9 credit hours this Term
  • Registered with Student Accessibility Services in a reduced course load, with at least 6 credit hours this Term

*Part-Time students, Extended Education certificate program students, ICM students, and non-students are NOT eligible for the U-Pass.-

How to Opt-In to the U-Pass:

  1. Fill out an opt-in application.
  2. Attach your “Account Summary by Term” for the Fall 2024 term from Aurora.
  3. Attach your “Student Detail Schedule” for the Fall 2024 term from Aurora.
  4. Bring all documentation to the UMSU Service Centre and pay U-Pass fee in person

Note: that there are NO REFUNDS for opting in to the U-Pass. If you are eligible to opt in, but may be adding a class, please wait until you are fully registered for the Term to ensure you are not already assessed the U-Pass fee.

Additional Information

If you are not assessed Student Organization Fees on your tuition fee statement, it will not be worth opting-in to the U-Pass program, and you may opt to purchase a semester pass offered by Winnipeg Transit instead.

You may print and fill out the U-Pass opt-in form below and bring it with you to the UMSU Service Centre or you can pick up a form from us at the Service Centre. 

Opt-In Form