*Loyola University Chicago's Graduate School of Business is the only program that participates in the U-Pass program during the summer months. To find out more information on the Graduate School of Business Summer 2012 U-Pass Distribution, including deadlines, dates, and general information, please click HERE.

The CTA U-Pass is your ticket to unlimited riding aboard CTA buses and trains.  It offers all full time undergraduates and graduate students enrolled in participating programs unlimited use and an unparalleled opportunity to take advantage of everything Chicago has to offer.  No cash is needed.  It's your connection to shopping, sports events, social activities, art and entertainment centers, and anything else that grabs your attention.

Students! Plan for your trip with the help of CTA's Trip Planner, Maps, and Bus Tracker.

STUDENTS WHO QUALIFY FOR THE U-PASS PROGRAM

The following students participate in the CTA U-Pass program:

All undergraduate students enrolled in 12 or more credit hours at both Loyola Campuses (Lake Shore and Water Tower)
*   College of Arts and Sciences
*   School of Business Administration
*   School of Communication
*   Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing
*   St. Joseph Seminary
*   School of Education
*   School of Social Work

Graduate students enrolled in 8 or more credit hours at the Loyola Campuses  
*   School of Law
*   School of Social Work
*   Institute of Pastoral Studies
*   Graduate School of Education
*   Graduate School of Arts and Sciences

Graduate School of Business students enrolled in 6 or more grad level (400 or above) credit hours.

*The U-Pass program is not available to any students enrolled in Loyola's Rome Center Campus or in any other programs located in foreign countries.  Also, students enrolled in the Loyola University Medical Center, Educational Cohorts, the School of Continuing and Professional Studies, and Social Work Carthage programs will not participate in the CTA U-Pass program.

A valid Loyola University ID is required to pick up a U-Pass.

U-PASS FEE

The U-Pass fee is $102 per semester for Loyola Undergraduate and Graduate students, $108 for Law School students, and is included in student tuition fees valid from Saturday, August 28th until the last day of final exams each semester.  This fee is non-refundable. 

HOW IT WORKS

On the bus:  Insert and remove your U-Pass into the bus fare card machine on the right side of the fare box with the magnetic strip facing you and the blue arrow pointing down.  Make sure you do not insert it into the dollar bill slot because it will be captured. 

On the train:  Insert and remove your U-Pass into the turnstile card slot with the magnetic strip facing you and the blue arrow pointing down.  When the green 'enter' light goes on, remove your U-Pass and go through the turnstile. 

RULES AND CONDITIONS

*  The school name, student name, photo, and expiration date must appear on the card.
*  U-Pass is limited to exclusive use by the original full-time student card owner.
*  U-Pass use is subject to applicable tariffs, conditions, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures that the CTA may adopt using discretion.
*  If any conditions are violated, the pass will be confiscated for the remaining term without reimbursement.
*  U-Pass is NOT valid on PACE or Metra service.

LOST OR STOLEN

To request a replacement U-Pass, students must bring their valid Loyola ID and $50 fee (cash, credit card, or money order only) to the CTA's Customer Service Center at 567 W Lake Street which is open Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.  A replacement U-Pass will be sent to Loyola University Chicago within 5 - 7 days.

CTA will replace lost or stolen U-Pass cards only ONCE per academic term.  The replacement fee of $50 is non-refundable.  Students will not be issued any temporary fare.  Upon receipt of the replacement U-Pass, students will be contacted via email to pick up their U-Pass at either the Centennial Forum Student Union Information Desk (LSC) or the Terry Student Union Information Desk (WTC).

CAPTURED IN FARE EQUIPMENT

       On CTA Buses:

The card will be collected.  Students will be asked to complete a Report of Captured Fare Card (Form 3027).  Students will be allowed to ride free and given a copy of the report.

Students must bring a copy of the form and student ID to CTA's Customer Service Center at 567 W Lake Street (Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.) to request a replacement U-Pass.  The replacement U-Pass will be sent to Loyola University Chicago in 5 - 7 business days.  Because the student inserted the card into the wrong slot, they will not be issued any temporary fare.  Upon receipt of the replacement U-Pass, students will be contacted via email to pick up their U-Pass at either the Centennial Forum Student Union Information Desk (LSC) or the Terry Student Center Information Desk (WTC).

       On CTA Rail Stations:

The card will be collected.  Students will be asked to complete a Report of Captured Fare Card (Form 3027).  Students will be issued a $4.50 transit card and a copy of the report.

Students must bring a copy of the form and student ID to CTA's Customer Service Center at 567 W Lake Street (Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.) to request a replacement U-Pass.  When they present the form to the customer service agent, you will be issued an unlimited five-day transit card.  The replacement U-Pass will be sent to Loyola University Chicago in 5 - 7 business days.  Because the student inserted the card into the wrong slot, they will not be issued any temporary fare.  Upon receipt of the replacement U-Pass, students will be contacted via email to pick up their U-Pass at either the Centennial Forum Student Union Information Desk (LSC) or the Terry Student Center Information Desk (WTC).

DEFECTIVE, DAMAGED, OR DEMAGNETIZED

       On CTA Buses:

The bus operator will allow the student to complete the ride for free.  However, students must bring the damaged card and student ID to CTA's Customer Service Center at 567 W Lake Street (Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.) to request a replacement U-Pass.  The damaged card will be collected and the student will be issued an unlimited five-day transit pass.  The replacement U-Pass will be sent to Loyola University Chicago in 5 - 7 business days.  Students will not be charged the $50 replacement fee.  Upon receipt of the replacement pass, students will be contacted via email to pick up their U-Pass at either the Centennial Forum Student Union Information Desk (LSC) or the Terry Student Center Information Desk (WTC).

       At CTA Rail Stations:

The student should present their U-Pass to the customer service assistant to have it inspected.  However, students must bring the damaged card and student ID to CTA's Customer Service Center at 567 W Lake Street (Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.) to request a replacement U-Pass.  The damaged card will be collected and the student will be issued an unlimited five-day transit pass.  The replacement U-Pass will be sent to Loyola University Chicago in 5 - 7 business days.  Students will not be charged the $50 replacement fee.  Upon receipt of the replacement pass, students will be contacted via email to pick up their U-Pass at either the Centennial Forum Student Union Information Desk (LSC) or the Terry Student Center Information Desk (WTC).

 CONTACT INFORMATION

Students are encouraged to contact the Loyola U-Pass Coordinator at upass@luc.edu. Students may also contact the Centennial Forum Student Union Information Desk at 773.508.8880 for more information. 

Students are also encouraged to contact U-Pass at cta-upass@transitchicago.com or call 1-888-YOUR-CTA.

       CTA Address:

Chicago Transit Authority
567 W Lake Street, 2nd Floor
Chicago, IL  60661

For more information about the Chicago Transit Authority, visit transitchicago.com.