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U-Pass Fees & Details

How will I be charged?

Each eligible student will be charged a nominal fee automatically to his/her tuition bill. This helps defray CTA's costs for offering the program. You will be charged even if you do not pick up your U-Pass. Failure to pick up the U-Pass does not eliminate the charge.

Student Population	Fee Per Student 2007-2008
Undergraduates	$57.50 per quarter
Graduate students in participating programs	$57.50 per quarter
College of Law	$88.75 per semester

How do I get it?

Eligible students are responsible for picking up their U-Passes. All students MUST present a valid DePaul ID in order to receive a U-Pass.

U-Pass distribution days/times are announced at the beginning of Fall, Winter, and Spring quarters. Look for signs on campus and e-mail notices outlining date and time specifics.

Fee Exceptions

There are a limited number of situations in which a student can receive a refund for his or her U-Pass:

Studying abroad for the term in which the fee is applied
Teaching for the term in which the fee is applied
Physically disabled and therefore not able to use public transportation
Taking classes only at the suburbs where no CTA system exists
Taking all classes through distance learning options.

Due to our contract with CTA, the reasons listed above are the only situations in which a refund can be granted. If a student meets one of these exceptions, he or she should contact upass@depaul.edu, and an administrator will work with Student Financial Accounts to provide the appropriate resolution.

Lost, stolen, or damaged U-Passes

Please download CTA's Use & Replacement guide for more information.

If your U-Pass is damaged:

On the Bus: If CTA fare equipment will not read your U-Pass, the bus operator will let you complete your ride for free.
At the Rail Station: Present your U-Pass to the customer assistant to have it inspected.

To replace your lost/stolen or damaged card:

Bring your valid school ID and $35 to CTA headquarters at 567 W. Lake St., 2nd floor (CTA Green line stop at Clinton). Open Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30 pm.
Please specify either Loop or Lincoln Park campus when requesting your replacement pass with the CTA.
A replacement U-Pass will be issued within 5-7 business days and sent to DePaul's ID Services office.
1. CTA will replace lost or stolen U-Pass cards only ONCE per academic year.
2. CTA will process the pass within 5-7 business days and will send the replacement pass to DePaul University at ID Card Services.

Who can I call with questions or comments?

If you have questions or comments concerning your U-Pass, call the U-Pass Hotline at 312-664-7200, Ext. 3051, Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30 pm.

*Effective October 4, 2004, the U-Pass Hotline will change to: 312-664-7200, Ext. 13088.

You may also send e-mail to upass@depaul.edu.