www.colum.edu/upass
600 South Michigan Avenue, Suite 601 / 312.344.7300
The U-Pass is a deeply discounted transit farecard that offers all full-time students unlimited rides aboard all Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) buses and trains during the fall and spring semesters. The U-Pass is your connection not only to campus, but to arts and entertainment venues, galleries, shopping, and sporting events in Chicago. Also, the U-Pass does not require a transfer or surcharge, is valid on Pace buses, and allows daily ridership, including weekends. Only full-time students are eligible for the U-Pass, and the card cost is automatically added to your bill when you register. Campus-wide distribution takes place during the first week of each semester.
Full-time status is defined as 12 credit hours or more for undergraduate students and nine credit hours or more for graduate students. All lost, stolen, damaged, or captured U-Passes are replaced by the CTA at their 567 West Lake Street location. Bring a current Campus Card and $35 for a replacement fee (damaged or captured cards are replaced free of charge) to request a new U-Pass. After requesting a new U-Pass at the CTA, you can pick up your new pass at Columbia College Chicago, 600 South Michigan Avenue, Suite 601 in 5-7 business days. Replacements are sent directly to the Campus Card office at Columbia College.