U-Pass Information

Only full-time students are eligible for a U-PASS. Full-time status is defined as 12 credit hours or more for undergraduates and 9 credit hours or more for graduate students.

If you drop below full-time enrollment during the add/drop period on or before February 9th or completely withdraw from classes during the fall semester, you are not eligible for the U-Pass, per the agreement between Columbia College and the CTA. An email will be sent to your Loop email account notifying you of the deactivation. Please be sure you are prepared to cover your public transportation costs or make other transportation arrangements if you drop below full-time enrollment.

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Distribution Dates: January 23, 24 and 25 from 9AM to 6PM

Wednesday, January 23, 2013 at 33 East Congress Pkwy
Thursday, January 24, 2013 at 33 East Congress Pkwy
Friday, January 25, 2013 at 33 East Congress Pkwy

Requirements to Pick Up Your U-Pass

Make sure you have a valid Campus Card (Student ID) when you pick up your U-Pass.

You must be registered for full-time by December 15, 2012 and have a Columbia ID photo on file at the college in order to have a pre-printed U-Pass available for pick up on the distribution dates stated above. Full-time enrollment is defined as 12 hours or more for Undergrads and 9 hours or more for Graduate students.
Students who register for full-time after December 15, 2012 -- The CTA will be on campus January 23, 24 and 25th only to issue a U-Pass to students who registered for full-time enrollment after December 15, 2012. This is your only opportunity to receive your U-Pass before the start of the fall semester. Students who miss this date must request a Late Issue U-Pass at the Campus Card Office. Please visit the Contact Us web page for our office hours.

Using your U-Pass

You can start using your U-Pass Wednesday, January 23rd, 2013 (five days before the start of the fall semester). Prior to Wednesday, the card will be captured by the CTA farecard reader. The fall U-Pass expires on Thursday, May 23, 2013 (five days after the end of the semester).
In the event that your U-Pass is lost, stolen, or defective, visit the U-Pass replacement page for instructions to receive a replacement.