The U-Pass is a mandatory transit pass program for RRUSA members.

The reduced cost of the U-Pass is possible because of the bulk purchasing power of the Royal Roads University Student Association and other student unions in the Victoria Regional Transit region.

For this reason, there are only a few situations where you can get an exemption:
  • You can't use conventional public transit or handyDART because of a disability you have verified with Royal Roads;
  • You can show us that you have a BC Bus Pass issued by the Government of BC;
  • You can show us that you are also a University of Victoria or Camosun College student and already have a U-Pass; or
  • You can show us that you currently reside outside the Victoria Regional Transit region and you are either a part-time student or all your courses are online.
Processing:
  • Students must submit their U-PASS opt-out request within 30 days of the start of their U-PASS period, and opt-outs will not be provided to students who have activated their UMO code.
  • If you qualify under one of the listed exemptions and are within your 30-day opt-out period, you can use this form to request an exemption.
  • Exemption requests will be reviewed and processed in 3-5 business days.
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    The personal information collected in this online form is collected under the authority of the University Act and is subject to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. The personal information collected will be used for processing U-Pass opt-out requests for the 2022-2023 academic year. For more information regarding the collection and use of personal information please contact Royal Roads University’s Privacy Officer via email at privacyofficer@royalroads.ca or in writing to 2005 Sooke Road, Victoria, BC Canada, V9B 5Y2.

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    * 1. Name (First name, Last name)

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    * 2. Student ID

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    * 3. Royal Roads Email

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    * 4. Program of Study

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    * 5. I request an exemption from the U-Pass Program because I meet the conditions of one of the following exemption provisions:

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    * 6. Required supporting documentation must be submitted with your exemption request.

    The required documentation for each type of exemption is:

    • I have a demonstrated disability and as a result cannot use conventional public transit or handyDART services.
      • Required supporting documentation: a signed letter on letterhead from RRU Accessibility Services verifying your condition
    • I hold a Government of BC Bus Pass issued by the BC Government.
      • Required supporting documentation: copy of the bus pass (front and back)
    • I hold a valid University of Victoria or Camosun College U-Pass.
      • Required supporting documentation: receipt of payment of student fees from another institution that includes name, student ID, and assessed fees, including the U-Pass fee
    • My classes are online only, and I reside outside the Victoria Regional Transit Service Area.
      • Required supporting documentation: proof of current address, such as a utility bill or valid ID with your current address.

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    * 7. Exemption requests are usually processed for the academic year: September 1 - August 31, inclusive. If your exemption request should end before August 31, please indicate the exemption dates here. If there is any other information we should know about your exemption request, please tell us here.

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    * 8. I understand that by submitting this exemption request, I am asking for my U-Pass access to be removed and for any associated U-Pass fees to be reversed. If my exemption request is not approved, I understand that I will be responsible for paying U-Pass fees.

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