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U-PASS IMPLEMENTATION 2015/2016 Why are we implementing the U-Pass? In 2014/2015, the Algonquin Students Association sponsored a Universal Transit Pass Referendum which was passed and in March 2015 the U-Pass Agreement was formally

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U-PASS IMPLEMENTATION

2015/2016

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Why are we implementing the U-Pass?

  • In 2014/2015, the Algonquin Students’ Association sponsored a Universal

Transit Pass Referendum which was passed and in March 2015 the U-Pass Agreement was formally signed with the City of Ottawa (OC Transpo), Algonquin College and Algonquin Students’ Association.

  • After the signing of the Contract the College was mandated with the

implementation of the U-Pass for the 2015/2016 academic year.

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What is the cost of the U-Pass?

  • The cost of the U-Pass is $192.70 per term for the 2015/2016 academic
  • year. The U-Pass will typically be charged annually in a student’s first term

in an academic year.

  • A U-Pass Administrative Fee of $4.18 will be charged once per academic

year in a student’s first term in an academic year.

  • For the 2015/2016 academic year, the majority of students will be charged

$385.40 in the first term in an academic year for the two terms (some exceptions apply).

  • Students starting a three term program will be charged $578.10 if beginning

in the Fall term.

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Eligible Students

  • The U- Pass is a mandatory fee charged to all full-time Woodroffe

students registered in the 2015/2016 academic year.

  • Students registered in a cooperative work program at Algonquin

College.

  • Students registered with the Centre for Students with Disabilities with a

part-time course load of 40% or more have the option to Opt-In to the U-Pass program.

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Ineligible Students

  • Students who are registered as part-time or become part-time during the
  • term. For students that drop to part-time the U-Pass is no longer valid and

must be returned to the College.

  • Students who have officially withdrawn from their program during the
  • term. The U-Pass is no longer valid and must be returned to the College.
  • Students who are registered in an Apprenticeship program.
  • Students who are registered as full-time in on-line programs.

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Who can Opt-Out?

  • Reside outside OC Transpo and Société de transport de l’Outaouais

(STO) Service Areas.

  • Studying outside OC Transpo and Société de transport de l’Outaouais

(STO) Service Areas for more than 60 days in a term.

  • Holds a valid U-Pass issued from another post-secondary institution

located within the City of Ottawa.

  • Registered with the Canadian National Institute for the Blind.
  • Para Transpo registrant who resides in Rural Transit Area A.
  • Other (Formal documentation that specifies inability to use Public

Transportation). Cases of medical exceptions/extenuating situations which will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis by the College and OC Transpo.

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Opt-Out Application Form and Procedures

  • Students must submit their online U-Pass Opt-Out Application Form:

http://www.algonquincollege.com/ro/u-pass-opt-out/ with attached documentation.

  • Documentation can also be provided in person at the Registar’s Office

to emailed to upass@algonquincollege.com.

  • Most importantly, the student must return the U-Pass to the Registrar’s

Office (if it was picked-up) or no adjustment will be made to the student’s account.

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Opt-In

  • Students who are registered with the Centre for Students with Disabilities

and are considered to be a full-time student on a reduced course load are eligible to Opt-In to the U-Pass program.

  • Students will need to send email request upass@algonquincollege.com.
  • U-Pass will be charged once eligibility is determined by the Fees Area.

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How to get a U-Pass

  • Card Services will be handling the physical issuance of U-Pass cards.
  • Students can send in a photo online at https://acphoto.algonquincollege.com – This site is

accessible from both the Card Services website and the U-Pass website. Students can also visit Card Services in person to have their photo taken.

  • From August 24th – September 11th, a U-Pass/AC Card Service Centre will be established at

the Marketplace Food Court in Salon A (D Building). On August 26th and 27th, this Service Centre will move to the Student Commons building. See here for details of pick-up locations and times.

  • “One photo, two cards!” This photo submission software allows students to submit one photo

for both their U-Pass and AC Card (student ID card)

  • Students will be required to show one piece of government issued photo ID to pick up their U-

Pass/AC Card.

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U-Pass Information

  • For more detailed information concerning the U-Pass program at

Algonquin College please visit the U-pass website: http://www.algonquincollege.com/upass/

  • Please forward all student inquiries regarding U-Pass eligibility, Opt-Out,

Opt-In to: upass@algonquincollege.com

  • For more information regarding OC Transpo fares and routes please visit

: http://www.octranspo1.com

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