Get your VCC U-Pass

Who is eligible?

Eligible students are SUVCC members, those who pay Student Union fees, and fit within the following categories:

  1. Students in programs for which a T2202A (tax form) is issued (subject to a minimum number of course credits/tuition),
  2. Students in ABE, ESL or ELSA classes for 12 hours/week or more, or are
  3. Students taking certain Continuing Studies courses.

Who is NOT eligible?

The following students are NOT eligible to participate in the U-Pass program:

  1. Students taking only distance/online courses
  2. Continuing Studies students who are NOT enrolled in one or more of the courses mentioned above

Who is exempt?

The following students can apply for exemption from U-Pass:
  1. Students who already have a U-Pass from another institution
  2. Students who have a transit pass as a result of a disability (e.g. students with a Canadian National Institute for the Blind card)
If you fit the exemption requirements above, please go to the Registrar's Office with your other pass or proof of exemption and they will be able to opt you out by making a note on your account.


How do I get my U-Pass?

Eligible students need to follow these three important steps:

  1. Obtain a new magnetized student ID card at Photo ID Services, located at the Registrar's Office. Your student ID card is readable by special U-Pass machines.
    Please note: Even if you have a previous student ID card, it will need to be replaced with this new magnetized card.

  2. Pay for your U-Pass online at myVCC or in person at a cashier. Fees will be charged to your student account and all fees associated with registration for the current term must be paid in full before you can get your U-Pass.
    Please note: After you pay, you only have to wait at the most 30 minutes.  The process runs every 30 minutes from 8 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.. The 8 a.m. run will pick up transactions from 8:30 p.m. of the previous day.

  3. Take your new magnetized student ID card to a U-Pass machine. These U-Pass machines can be found:

Important notes

  • You must write your name on the back of the U-Pass and it must match your student ID card in order to be valid
  • You must produce both your student ID and U-Pass upon request when riding public transit. If you do not have either piece, you must pay the required transit fare.
  • Do NOT laminate your U-Pass
  • Passes can be confiscated if abused