U-Pass Exemptions (Opt-out) |
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:
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.
Questions:
- If you have questions about the status of your exemption request, email Student Services.
- If you have questions about the U-Pass program, email RRUSA
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.