Dates
Activation and Deactivation Dates
Each qualifying program has unique dates that the U-Pass team uses for activation, new pass production, and deactivation of all transit cards. The following dates are approximate to show important dates that students should be aware regarding the activation and deactivation of their U-Pass benefit.
2017-2018 Fall and Spring U-Pass activation dates*
| Program | Term | Registration/ New Student Deadline# | Activation Date*# | Deactivation Date* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undergrad | Fall 2017 | August 10, 2017 |
August 26, 2017 |
December 17, 2017 |
| Undergrad | Spring 2018 | January 3, 2018 |
January 13, 2018 |
May 6, 2018 |
| Grad | Fall 2017 | August 10, 2017 |
August 26, 2017 |
December 17, 2017 |
| Grad | Spring 2018 | January 3, 2018 | January 13, 2018 | May 6, 2018 |
| Law | Fall 2017 | August 10, 2017 |
August 17, 2017 |
December 15, 2017 |
| Law | Spring 2018 | December 21, 2018 | January 8, 2018 | May 12, 2018 |
| Arrupe | Fall 2017 | August 10, 2017 |
August 23, 2017 |
December 18, 2017 |
| Arrupe | Spring 2018 | December 21, 2017 |
January 11,2018 | May 7, 2018 |
| Quinlan Grad Business Program | Fall 2017 | August 10, 2017 |
August 25, 2017 |
November 6, 2017 |
| Quinlan Grad Business Program |
Winter 1 2017-18 |
October 30, 2017 |
November 7, 2017 | December 16,2017 |
| Quinlan Grad Business Program |
Winter 2 2017-18 |
NA, Continuation of Winter Quarter after Winter break | January 16, 2018 | February 19, 2018 |
| Quinlan Grad Business Program |
Spring 2018 |
February 12, 2018 | February 20, 2018 | May 12, 2018 |
*All Passes Deactivate at 11:59pm on the Deactivation Date listed. All Passes activate at in the early morning of the date listed.
*Passes are valid for 5 years. Lost or stolen U-Pass will incur a $50 replacement fee
*Students who register late, may not have a pre-printed pass. These students must visit U-Pass Distribution to make sure passes are ordered and to receive a temporary transit pass.
#Registration Deadline is the last day for new and existing students have to qualify for U-Pass in LOCUS and have their U-Pass turned on by the activation date. The U-Pass team will make every effort to activate the U-Pass benefit for qualifying students after this date but cannot guarantee activation. Late registering students: After this date, students should expect their U-Passes activated 3-4 business days after they register as full-time students in LOCUS. Late registering students are encouraged to visit U-Pass distribution to get their existing U-Pass activated.
#New Students only, The first week of classes, the U-Pass team will distribute new passes to students. Though we make every effort to have a permanent U-Pass available at distribution, CTA representatives are on site to make passes for students that qualify but there was insufficient time to produce a pre-printed pass. U-Pass Administration will attempt to notify all students of their status (pre-print or no pre-print) prior to distribution times. It is recommended all new students visit U-Pass distribution, times and dates are listed here
