UPass Transit Pass

My UPass

2024/25 UPass Information

  • Cost: $172.73 (Fall/Winter), $86.36 (Winter only)
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About UPass

The UPass is a transit pass that allows full time Halifax-based Dal students to ride buses and ferries in the HRM from September 1 to April 30 for the Fall and Winter term and a separate UPass for the summer term from May 1 to August 31. 

The UPass sticker is placed directly on your DalCard. Simply show your DalCard with the UPass sticker when you get on a bus or ferry.

The UPass sticker is only available through DalCard offices. This sticker cannot be purchased elsewhere. If you receive a sticker, it is non-transferrable and is intended for your use.

Full-Time Students

The UPass program is mandatory for all full-time undergraduate, graduate, and professional students -- excluding students registered in Faculty of Agriculture programs. The UPass fee is automatically added to your student account.

Co-op students

Students on co-op placements within HRM can choose to opt-in to the UPass, but it will not be processed automatically. Find about the Opt-In process for co-op students.

Students with disabilities

Students with permanent disabilities following a part-time course load may be eligible to opt-in. Find out about the the Opt-In process for students with disabilities.

Part-time and post-graduate medicine students

Part-time students and post-graduate medicine students are not eligible for the UPass.

Summer students

If you are a full-time student in the summer, the Summer UPass program is mandatory. If you are completing an academic or clinical/placement requirement full-time for the summer and you are located in Halifax, you may be able to opt in to the Summer UPass program. Learn about the Summer UPass.

How much does the UPass cost?

A UPass costs are already included in the student fees you pay. No additional fee will be charged when you pick up your UPass.

For the upcoming terms the fees are as follows:

  • Fall/Winter 2024/25: $172.73
  • Winter only 2024/25: $86.36

Where can you get your UPass?

You can get your UPass when you arrive on campus at the DalCard Office, 6230 Coburg Road or you can visit the Enrolment Services Centre on the Sexton campus. For the latest service information, visit Service Updates.

The UPass sticker is only available through DalCard offices. This sticker cannot be purchased elsewhere. If you receive a sticker, it is non-transferrable and is intended for your use.

Faculty & staff bus pass

Faculty and staff can get a bus pass through the Office of Sustainability.

Bus stops on campus

See all the campus bus stops, and check out the Metro Transit schedule.