Dates
2020-2021 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.
2020/2021 Calendar*
| Program | Term | Eligibility Deadline | Activation Date* | Deactivation Date* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate/Graduate | Fall 2020 | 9/4/2020 | 8/22/2020 | 12/12/2020 |
| Arrupe | Fall 2020 | 9/4/2020 | 8/19/2020 | 12/14/2020 |
| Law | Fall 2020 | 9/4/2020 | 8/12/2020 | 12/19/2020 |
| Quinlan Grad Business | Fall 2020 | 9/9/2020 | 8/21/2020 | 11/8/2020 |
| Quinlan Grad Business | Winter 2020 | 11/18/2020 | 11/9/2020 | 12/20/2020 |
| Quinlan Grad Business | Winter 2020 | 11/18/2020 | 1/11/2021 | 2/20/2021 |
| Undergraduate/Graduate | Spring 2021 | 1/28/2021 | 1/18/2021 | 5/9/2021 |
| Arrupe | Spring 2021 | 1/25/2021 | 1/15/2021 | 5/10/2021 |
| Law | Spring 2021 | 1/22/2021 | 1/9/2021 | 5/15/2021 |
| Quinlan Grad Business | Spring 2021 | 3/3/2021 | 2/21/2021 | 5/9/2021 |
| Undergraduate | Summer 2021 | 6/3/2021 | 5/24/2021 | 8/13/2021 |
| Arrupe | Summer 2021 | 6/5/2021 | 5/26/2021 | 8/7/2021 |
| School of Social Work | Summer 2021 | TBA | TBA | TBA |
*All Passes Deactivate at 11:59pm on the Deactivation Date listed. All Passes activate at in the early morning of the date listed.
*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. Please ONLY stop by Distribution if you receive an email saying your U-Pass is available or you may stop by to receive a 7-day pass. All other questions should be directed to u-pass@luc.edu. This will allow for more social distancing.
Passes are valid for 5 years. Lost or stolen U-Pass will incur a $50 replacement fee
Eligibility Deadline: The last day for new and existing students have to qualify for U-Pass in LOCUS and have their U-Pass turned on.
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. Students who register after the Eligibility Deadline should not expect a change in eligibility status or charge.
New Students only: The first week of classes, the U-Pass team will distribute new passes to students. It is recommended all new students visit U-Pass distribution, times and dates are listed here: https://www.luc.edu/upass/upassdistribution.shtml
