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The UCalgary UPass is available on mobile devices through My Fare.

UPass FAQs

What is a UPass?

A UCalgary UPass allows full-time undergraduate and graduate students to have unlimited access to Calgary Transit services. All eligible students can access their UPass directly on their mobile devices through the My Fare app, available on Google Play (Android) or the App Store (iOS).

Retrieving your UPass

Download the My Fare app

Download the Calgary Transit's My Fare app on the App Store for iOS or Google Play for Android devices.

Create your MyID account

Click on the menu in the top right corner of the My Fare app and select Profile.

Click on the New Account tab and create your MyID account using your UCalgary email address.

Get your verification code

A verification code will be sent to your UCalgary email address. Enter your unique verification code into the My Fare app.

Please wait 2 – 3 business days for your UPass to appear in your My Fare wallet.

Activate your UPass

Your UPass can be activated for use on the first day of each semester.

How to use My Fare

To use your UPass: Make sure you have UCID for verification if asked by transit. Select your UPass from your Ticket Wallet and tap Activate.

1. On the bus: Tap your activated ticket against the onboard scanner or show it to the operator, if requested.

2. On the train: Activate your ticket before you enter the fare-paid zone and have it ready to show a Transit peace officer, if requested.

Requirements

• Must have a valid UCalgary email address (ie. [email protected])
• Must be enrolled full-time in the semester (ie. a minimum of nine units in the fall and winter semester separately or six units in spring or summer separately; you can not combine terms to meet eligibility)
• Opt in through the My Financials section of the student center online.
• Must have a handheld device that supports either Google Play (Android) or App Store (iOS).

Note: To be eligible to opt in for a term, students must be full-time within the term and not already have the UPass added to their student account. The opt-in opens two weeks prior to the start of term, and closes on the term fee deadline. View the academic schedule for dates.

Questions?

For questions regarding the UPass program, please contact:

Campus Service Centre Main Level, International House 403-220-8300

City of Calgary Transit311

UPass Office Campus Service Centre