U-Pass (Bus Pass) Program

What is the U-Pass?

The Universal Bus Pass (U-Pass) program is a valuable service of the Camosun College Student Society (CCSS) that provides unlimited access to public transit in Greater Victoria for most Camosun students. The program was established in 1999 by referendum of students and is one of the most used programs of the CCSS.

U-Pass for Enrolled Students

Use Umo app or Umo card:

Decide on using the the Umo app or Umo card before activating your U-Pass. Only one form of the U-Pass (Umo app or Umo card) can be active at a time.

Activate the Umo app:

Download the Umo app. If the app doesn’t appear in the list of apps then you may be using a Apple or Google ID associated with another country and need to use the Umo card instead.
Sign into myCamosun+ and then select “Manage your U-Pass” to obtain the code.
Click on Menu() > “Redeem Benefit”.
Select “Change Agency” > Select “VIC – Victoria Regional Transit” > Enter the code from myCamosun+.
Scan the “Validation Code” when you get on the bus.
Only one form of the U-Pass (Umo app or Umo card) can be active at a time. If you’ve already activate the code for the card then you’ll need to contact Umo Customer Service to reassign the code from the card to the app.
For issue with benefits code contact U-Pass with Umo Benefit Codes Support.

Activate the Umo card:

Pickup a new Umo card at the library.
Sign into myCamosun+ and then select “Manage your U-Pass” to obtain the code. If may be better to do this step on a computer and then enter the code into the app.
Open Umo website (ca.umopass.com) in a new browser window or tab.
Select “Create Account” > “Register Card”.
Click on Menu() > “Redeem Benefit”.
Select “Change Agency” > Select “VIC – Victoria Regional Transit” > Enter the code from myCamosun+.
Only one form of the U-Pass (Umo app or Umo card) can be active at a time. If you’ve already activate the code for the app then you’ll need to contact Umo Customer Service to reassign the code from the app to the card.
For issue with benefits code contact U-Pass with Umo Benefit Codes Support.

Who is eligible?

All students who are taking any classes at Camosun, and are a member of the CCSS, are automatically assessed the U-Pass fee for each month of enrollment. The charges appear on your Camosun fee statement. This compulsory program as required by BC Transit to offer the program and makes transportation to Camosun affordable, eases parking and traffic congestion, and reduces demand to pave more of our campus for parking lots. All students are required to participate in the program to achieve a very low prices of 25% of the actual cost!

Student Taking 7 Week Summer Classes

If you’re only enrolled for 7 week of the Summer semester and were also enrolled in the Winter semester then you can purchase the U-Pass for Non-Enrolled Students and then opt out of the U-Pass for Enrolled Students using option #2 on the U-Pass Opt Out Form below.

U-Pass for Non-Enrolled Students

Who is eligible?

The U-Pass for Non-Enrolled Students is available to most students who were enrolled in the previous semester but are taking the semester off.

Student Taking 7 Week Summer Classes

Use Umo app or Umo card:

Decide on using the the Umo app or Umo card before activating your U-Pass. Only one form of the U-Pass (Umo app or Umo card) can be active at a time.

Activate the Umo app:

Go to the library at either campus and pay non-enrolled U-Pass fee.
Download the Umo app. If the app doesn’t appear in the list of apps then you may be using a Apple or Google ID associated with another country and need to use the Umo card instead.
Sign into myCamosun+ and then select “Manage your U-Pass” to obtain the code.
Click on Menu() > “Redeem Benefit”.
Select “Change Agency” > Select “VIC – Victoria Regional Transit” > Enter the code from myCamosun+.
Scan the “Validation Code” when you get on the bus.
Only one form of the U-Pass (Umo app or Umo card) can be active at a time. If you’ve already activate the code for the card then you’ll need to contact Umo Customer Service to reassign the code from the card to the app.
For issue with benefits code contact U-Pass with Umo Benefit Codes Support.

Activate the Umo card:

Go to the library at either campus and pay non-enrolled U-Pass fee.
Pickup a new Umo card at the library.
Sign into myCamosun+ and then select “Manage your U-Pass” to obtain the code. If may be better to do this step on a computer and then enter the code into the app.
Open Umo website (ca.umopass.com) in a new browser window or tab.
Select “Create Account” > “Register Card”.
Click on Menu() > “Redeem Benefit”.
Select “Change Agency” > Select “VIC – Victoria Regional Transit” > Enter the code from myCamosun+.
Only one form of the U-Pass (Umo app or Umo card) can be active at a time. If you’ve already activate the code for the app then you’ll need to contact Umo Customer Service to reassign the code from the app to the card.
For issue with benefits code contact U-Pass with Umo Benefit Codes Support.

Can I Opt-Out?

The Camosun College Student Society and BC Transit have agreed to allow students to opt out of the U-Pass only if they meet one of the four criteria listed on the U-Pass opt out form below. This opt out must be processed within 30 days of the start of a semester/term.

U-Pass Opt-Out Form

Notice to Student in the Victoria Area

We are regretfully unable to opt-out for online students from U-Pass except for the limited reasons outlined below. At Camosun, we have long had online instruction, but such instruction has never been treated differently in terms of tuition or fees for students residing in the Victoria area. In these unreal times it remains important to be consistent in practice to ensure we are fair to all students and to BC Transit who has supported our members with affordable transportation for over 20 years. We’ve always encouraged students to use the U-Pass for transportation above and beyond going to campus. Whether your hanging out with friends or on a date, attending work, or starting/returning from travel, consider taking the bus!

Non-Enrolled U-Pass for Summer

If taking 7 week summer classes and purchasing the 14 week Non-Enrollment U-Pass, select reason #2 to submit your opt-out.

Opt Out Criteria

Students who are taking any credit course(s) at Camosun are automatically assessed the U-Pass fee. The Camosun College Student Society and BC Transit have agreed to allow students to opt out of the U-Pass only if they meet one of the four criteria listed below. This opt out must be processed within 30 days of the start of a semester/term.

#1: Students has a physical disability that precludes travel by regular BC Transit fixed route or the Handydart service:

Requires Dr. Certificate confirming physical disability that precludes travel by regular BC Transit fixed route or the Handydart service.

#2: Students who already hold an annual BC Bus Pass, a Pro pass, or U-Pass (including Non-Enrolled U-Pass):

Requires a photocopy of the bus pass.
Students who are enrolled at UVic must opt out of the U-Pass at UVic in Fall/Winter.
Students who have a Bus Pass provided to BC Transit employees or their family members are not allowed to opt-out of the U-Pass. This was stipulated by BC Transit.

#3: Students on a co-op, internship, or academic work term outside the Capital Regional District (includes Victoria and surrounding areas), or an outgoing international exchange:

PLEASE DO NOT COMPLETE THIS FORM, and
Please follow the steps below:
If you are on a Co-Op or internship, please email EducationThatWorks@camosun.ca.
If you are an outgoing international exchange student, contact Camosun International.
If you are in a clinical placement, please contact your placement coordinator.

#4: Students living outside the Capital Regional District (includes Victoria and surrounding areas)
AND is either studying entirely via distance education or takes only one course (max. 4 hrs per week):

Requires proof of registration: list of classes from myCamosun.
Requires proof of residency outside the Capital Regional District: Two support documents with address:
Current photo ID and one of the following issued within the past 2 months: utility bill, government mail, recent plane ticket, written confirmation of current residency from Camosun International.

Student ID*

Please enter your student number: eg, C1234567

Your Name*

Please enter your first & lastname

Your Email*

Please enter your email address

Semester*

Reason*

Required - Dr. Certificate

Accepted file types: bmp, doc, docx, gif, heic, heif, jfif, jpe, jpg, jpeg, pdf, png, svg, tiff, webp, Max. file size: 9 MB.

Required - What type of bus pass do you already have for the Victoria Transit system?

Camosun Non-Enrolled U-Pass

BC bus pass

Pro-pass through work

UVic U-Pass pass (Summer only -- Fall & Winter must opt out at UVic)

BC transit employee or family member (ineligible to opt out)

Other

Required - BC bus pass, pro-pass, or UVic summer tuition statement

Accepted file types: bmp, doc, docx, gif, heic, heif, jfif, jpe, jpg, jpeg, pdf, png, svg, tiff, webp, Max. file size: 9 MB.

Note: UVic students must opt out at UVic during the Fall and Winter semesters.

Buy the Non-Enrolled U-Pass before opting out

Please buy the Non-Enrolled U-Pass at the library before submitting the opt out. The Non-Enrolled U-Pass is only available for purchase in person at the library.

BC Transit employee passes are excluded

BC transit employee and family member passes are specifically excluded from being eligible to opt out by BC Transit. Contact BC Transit HR or Unifor if you have questions regarding BC Transit prohibiting its employees passes from being eligible to opt out.

DO NOT COMPLETE THIS FORM, and please follow the steps below:

Co-op students, please email EducationThatWorks@camosun.ca.

Outgoing international exchange, please contact your outgoing international exchange coordinator at Camosun International.

Clinical placement, please contact your placement coordinator.

Required - Proof of registration

Accepted file types: bmp, doc, docx, gif, heic, heif, jfif, jpe, jpg, jpeg, pdf, png, svg, tiff, webp, Max. file size: 9 MB.

List of classes from myCamosun.

Required - Proof of residency: Current photo ID with address

Accepted file types: bmp, doc, docx, gif, heic, heif, jfif, jpe, jpg, jpeg, pdf, png, svg, tiff, webp, Max. file size: 9 MB.

Current photo ID with address.

Required - Proof of residency: Utility bill, government mail, etc. with date (within the past 2 months)

Accepted file types: bmp, doc, docx, gif, heic, heif, jfif, jpe, jpg, jpeg, pdf, png, svg, tiff, webp, Max. file size: 9 MB.

One of the following showing your current address: utility bill, government mail, recent plane ticket, written confirmation of current residency from Camosun International.

Only those 4 reasons available

Only the 4 reasons listed above are available. Any other reason, including driving, biking, walking, or taking online class from the Victoria area do not quality to opt out. The U-Pass has been adopted by referendum as a mandatory fee except for these these 4 limited reasons available for opt out.

Certification*

I certify that the information submitted in this application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I further understand that any false statements are fraudulent and may results in revocation of opt out and collection of fees due.

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Questions?

Please email upass@camosunstudent.org if you have any questions regarding the U-Pass program or are having trouble submitting this form.

Once a student has submitted an opt out they will receive a confirmation email. When the opt out has been approved, they will receive a second email. If the confirmation is not received, it is the student's responsibility to contact the Student Society office within the 30-day opt out period.