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 StudentsUse 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. The card is often easier to use on the bus. Activate the Umo app:
Activate the Umo card:
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 ClassesIf 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. HandyDART UsersStudents can make use of HandyDart, but must have their pass verified through the CCSS before booking a ride. Please include your benefit code that’s activated with Umo and request that we share confirmation of your U-Pass with HandyDART. U-Pass for Non-Enrolled StudentsWho 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 ClassesIf 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. 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. The card is often easier to use on the bus. Activate the Umo app:
Activate the Umo card:
HandyDART UsersStudents can make use of HandyDart, but must have their pass verified through the CCSS before booking a ride and each time receive a new benefit code. Please include your benefit code that’s activated with Umo and request that we share confirmation of your U-Pass with HandyDART. |
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.
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.