2009/2010 U-Pass and Transit
U-Pass Background
January 30, 31 and February 1st, 2007, the University of Toronto Mississauga students voted on the proposed U-Pass (universal bus pass) fee of $89.00 (including a $2.50 administrative charge). The result of that question was 83.2% in favour of a nonrefundable fee for unlimited Mississauga Transit access for the 8-month academic term. This year the U-Pass fee was increased 8% to $97.20 (including a $1.50 administrative charge) to reflect increased costs associated with the U-Pass service and to balance two previous years without an increase.
U-Pass Quick Facts
U of T Mississauga students who have registered for a full-time course load are eligible for a U-Pass. The U-Pass allows unlimited use of Mississauga Transit buses from September 1, 2009 through April 30, 2010. Eligible students ride Mississauga Transit fare-free. Students must show the bus operator their valid U-Pass card and their student ID card. Students who pay or officially defer their tuition and fees by August 18, 2009 can bring their T-Card (student ID card) to the Student Centre Presentation Room for their U-Pass as early as August 28, 2008. Students paying/deferring fees after Aug. 18 must first provide evidence to the Office of the Registrar of having paid their tuition and fees, and may pickup their U-Pass up to two working days later. Mass distribution of U-Pass cards will begin on Friday, August 28, 2009 and will end on Friday, September 11, 2009. Graduate Students should seek out their U-Pass card from the UTMAGS staff.
Who is eligible for a U-Pass?
All four of the following conditions must be true:
1. U of T Mississauga student – admitted and enrolled as a UTM undergraduate student or a graduate student formally affiliated with UTM (U-Passes are not available to St George or UTSC students, including those taking courses at UTM)
2. Full-time status* – successfully enrolled in an undergraduate full-time courseload of 3.0 or more courses between September 2009 and April 2010, not including courses for which you are wait-listed or enrolled in full-time graduate studies in 2009-10 (U-Passes are not available to part-time students in 2009-10.)
3. Registered* – made the required minimum payment to U of T through your bank before Aug. 18 or provided proof of fees payment to the Office of the Registrar or formally deferred your fees with the Office of the Registrar while awaiting financial assistance (OSAP).
4. Valid T-Card* – you must present a current, working T-Card. If you’ve been issued more than one T-Card during your time as a UT student, you must present the most recent one. If your T-Card is not working or is damaged, please visit the Office of the Registrar for a replacement – note that a T-Card replacement charge may apply.
*there may be a 24 to 48 hour delay after changes to your status before the U-Pass verification system updates your eligibility. (We’re sorry about this delay and are working to improve the system in the future.)
Mass Distribution of U-Pass for full-time undergraduate students will occur in the Student Centre
Date | Hours |
Friday, August 28 | 12 pm – 5 pm |
Monday, August 31 | 9 am – 5 pm |
Tuesday, September 1 | 9 am – 6 pm |
Wednesday, September 2 | 9 am – 6 pm |
Thursday, September 3 | 9 am – 6 pm |
Friday, September 4 | 9 am – 5 pm |
Monday, September 7 | Labour Day--No Distribution |
Tuesday, September 8 | 9 am – 9 pm |
Wednesday, September 9 | 9 am – 9 pm |
Thursday, September 10 | 9 am – 5 pm |
Friday, September 11 | 9 am – 5 pm |
We hope this collection of frequently asked questions will be helpful. Q1) What is the U-Pass?
Q2) How much does the U-Pass cost?
Q3) Where do I pay?
Q4) Who is eligible to pick up the U-Pass?
Q5) Where can I pick up my U-Pass?
Q6) When can I pick up my U-Pass?
Q7) Do I need to do anything else to ride the bus? What is the process?
Q8) What happens if I lose or ruin my U-Pass Card?
Q9) Can I opt-out of the U-Pass?
Q10) I live in Brampton or Oakville, how does the transfer system work for my bus ride?
Q11) How long does the U-Pass card work?
Q12) Can I get a U-Pass for the summer?
Q13) Can I purchase a U-Pass if I am a part time student?
Q14) I am in a wheelchair, how will the U-Pass service me?
Q15) How do I get a U-Pass for other members of my family or my friends?
Q16) Is the U-Pass only for rides to the University?
Q17) As a graduate student, how does the U-Pass service me?
Q18) How will the pass look? Do I get a new card or tickets?
Q19) Is the U-Pass eligible for CRA tax credit?
Q1) What is the U-Pass?
A1) The U-Pass is a University Universal Bus Pass that allows unlimited ridership onMississauga Transit to all full-time undergraduate and some graduate students at the University of Toronto Mississauga. It is in the format of a tamper proof card that must be carried and presented at all times with your student identification card (T Card).
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Q2) How much does the U-Pass cost?
A2) The cost of the U-Pass is $97.20 for the 2009/2010 term. This includes a $1.50 administrative fee that is used to assist in the U-Pass distribution.
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Q3) Where do I pay?
A3) The U-Pass fee is included in the fees paid by all full-time students at the University of Toronto Mississauga.
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Q4) Who's eligible to pick up the U-Pass?
A4) Any student who is registered as a full time undergraduate or graduate student at the University of Toronto Mississauga is eligible to pick up their own U-Pass. Students cannot pickup a U-Pass for someone else.
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Q5) Where can I pick up my U-Pass?
A5) From August 28 to September 11, 2008 the U-Pass will be available from thePresentation Room in the Student Centre. After September 12, students will get their U-Pass from the Service Desk/InfoBooth in the Student Centre. Please come before September 11, 2009. The Distribution Schedule is above.
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Q6) When can I pick up my U-Pass?
A6) The U-Pass will be distributed from August 28, 2009 to September 11, 2009, from9:00am to 5:00pm, on weekdays (except for Monday, September 7, when there will be no distribution). See Distribution Schedule on the top of this page for detailed hours.
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Q7) Do I need to anything else to ride a Mississauga Transit bus? What is the process?
A7) No. All you will need is a valid T-Card as well as your U-Pass Card. Simply present your U-Pass and your T-Card to the bus driver when you board the bus. If you will be transferring to Brampton or Oakville Transit, please request a transfer from the driver when boarding the Mississauga Transit bus. All regular Mississauga Transit rules apply. The U-Pass is non-transferable.
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Q8) What happens if I lose or ruin my U-Pass card?
A8) Undergraduate students will have to purchase a new U-Pass Card from the UTMSU Office. There is a replacement fee of $40.
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Q9) Can I opt-out of the U-Pass?
A9) There is no option to opt-out of the U-Pass. The pass has been designed so that students who would not normally take transit will start now that their fare is covered annually. Part-time students do not pay for and are not eligible to receive the U-Pass.
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Q10) I live in Brampton or Oakville, how does the transfer system work for my bus ride?
A10) Similar to the Monthly Mississauga Transit pass, the U-Pass allows passengers to obtain a transfer from the Mississauga bus to use as fare on Brampton or Oakville buses. You will be required to pay full fare for rides that originate on either Brampton Transit or Oakville Transit.
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Q11) How long does the U-Pass work?
A11) The current U-Pass card provides transit service for the school term only, whichis September 1, 2009 to April 30, 2010.
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Q12) Can I get a U-Pass for the summer?
A12) Currently the U-Pass is not available for the summer sessions.
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Q13) Can I purchase a U-Pass if I am a part time student?
A13) No, the U-Pass is currently only available for all full time undergraduate and most of graduate students.
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Q14) I am in a wheelchair, how will the U-Pass service me?
A14) Many Mississauga Transit buses are equipped with automatic ramps to assist riders in wheelchairs. Please visit the Mississauga Transit website for details on access and accessible routes. If you require service that is not offered by Mississauga Transit, the Region of Peel TransHelp service will help you with a nominal fee.
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Q15) How do I get a U-Pass for other members of my family or my friends?
A15) Unfortunately, the U-Pass is only available to U of T Mississauga students who are enrolled full-time as defined by the University.
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Q16) Is the U-Pass only for rides to the University?
A16) No, the U-Pass can be used on Mississauga Transit any day of the week at any time to any destination from September 1, 2009 to April 30, 2010.
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Q17) As a graduate student, how does the U-Pass service me?
A17) Graduate students who are eligible for U-Pass have the same usage privileges of the U-Pass as undergraduate students. Only graduate students that are affiliated with the Mississauga campus and pay fees to the University of Toronto Mississauga Association of Graduate Students (UTMAGS) qualify for the U-Pass.
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Q18) How will the pass look? Do I get a new card or tickets?
A18) The U-Pass will consist of one Green U-Pass Card and must be shown to the driver along with your T-Card when boarding the bus.
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Q19) Is the U-Pass eligible for CRA tax credit?
A19) Yes, the U-Pass is eligible for tax credit on your income tax return. The cost of aMississauga Transit U-Pass is included in the 2009 T2202 ’Education and Textbook Amounts Certificate'. If students instead wish to claim this expense ($44.50 per term in which they were a full-time student in 2009) on line 364 (Public transit amount) of Canada's federal tax Schedule 1, the equivalent amount should be subtracted from the amount shown on your T2202.
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Other transit details
Almost half of U of T Mississauga’s students use public transit regularly for travel to and from the campus. Transit, along with other alternative forms of transportation, help your wallet and your world – transit use typically saves money on automobile-related costs and reduces harmful emissions into the environment. See below for the most popular public transit routes for the campus community.
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U of T Mississauga Shuttle to/from St. George
http://www.utm.utoronto.ca/shuttle
(905)828-3933
*The U of T Mississauga Shuttle service to St. George is FREE to all registered U of T Mississauga Students with their valid student ID. Other U of T Members can purchase one-way tickets for $6.00 each at the Student Centre Info Booth or the St. George Hart House Porters Desk*
U of T Mississauga Shuttle to/from Sheridan
http://www.utm.utoronto.ca/shuttle
(905)828-3933
*This service is free for all valid UTM students registered in CCIT, Art and Art History and Drama programs with their valid student ID*
Mississauga Transit Schedule
http://www.mississaugatransit.ca
(905) 615-4636 : TTY = (905) 615 3886
*Full-time U of T Mississauga students ride Mississauga Transit fare-free*
Tickets are only available at the Parking Office during exams, reading week, and summer term. They are not available there when regular classes are in session they must be purchased at the Student Centre *
* Transfers allow for unlimited travel for two hours in Mississauga, Brampton and Oakville connections are allowed*
New service for Mississauga!
http://www.mississauga.ca/portal/residents/clicknride
Click n' Ride
Route 110 – UNIVERSITY
North-bound from Clarkson GO to Square One via UTM
South-bound from Square One to Clarkson GO via UTM
This route offers easy access to:
- Mississauga Transit Terminal
- Square One Shopping Centre
- Chapters Bookstore
- Jack Astors Bar & Grill
- Famous Players Coliseum
- Square One and Clarkson GO Stations
Route 1C – DUNDAS
East-bound from South Common to Islington Subway, including a stop at UTM
West-bound from Islington Subway to South Common, including a stop at UTM
This route offers easy access to:
- Islington Subway (connection to Toronto Transit Commission)
- South Common Mall (connection to Oakville Transit)
- Wal-Mart
- No Frills Grocery Store
- Shoppers Drug Mart
- Pay-Less Shoes
- South Common Library
- Peel Health Sexuality Clinic
- Glen Erin Dental Clinic
Route 44 – MISSISSAUGA ROAD
North-bound from Westdale Mall to Meadowvale Town Centre, including a stop at UTM
South-bound from Meadowvale Town Centre to Westdale Mall, including a stop at UTM
This route offers easy access to:
- Westdale Mall
- Zellers
- Dominion Save-A-Centre
- Meadowvale Town Centre
- Streetsville Downtown
- Streetsville Go Station (connection to GO Transit)
- The Beer Store
Route 19 – HURONTARIO
North-bound from Port Credit to Shoppers World in Brampton, connects to Route 24
South-bound from Shoppers World in Brampton to Port Credit, connects to Route 24
This route offers easy access to:
- Port Credit Mississauga
- Lake Ontario
- Port Credit GO Station
- AMC Theatre
- Mississauga City Centre
- Shoppers World (Connection to Brampton Transit)
Route 26 – BURNHAMTHORPE
East-bound from South Common Mall to Islington TTC Subway, connects to Route 24 at Square One and Route 44 at Burnhamthorpe Road
West-bound from Islington TTC Subway to South Common Mall, connects to Route 24 at Square One and Route 44 at Burnhamthorpe Road
This route offers easy access to:
- Erindale GO Station
- Big Land Farms
- South Common Mall
- Square One Shopping Centre
- Mississauga Public Library
- YMCA
- Mississauga City Hall
- Islington Subway (Connection to Toronto Transit Commission)
Brampton Transit Schedule
http://www.brampton.ca/transit/home.taf
905 874-2750
*Transfers accepted from Mississauga Transit to Brampton Transit, but not from Brampton Transit to Mississauga Transit*
Route 8 – CENTRE
East-bound Shoppers World to Bramlea City Centre
West-bound Bramlea City Centre to Shoppers World
Mississauga Transit Route 24 from UTM connects with Mississauga Transit Route 19 at Square One Terminal travelling North to Shoppers World
TransHelp User Guide
http://www.region.peel.on.ca/transhlp/index.htm
(905) 791-1015
"Working together to enhance the lives of those unable to use conventional transit."
Oakville Transit Schedule
http://www.oakvilletransit.com/RouteSchedules.htm
(905) 815-2020
*Transfers accepted from Mississauga Transit to Oakville Transit, but not from Oakville Transit to Mississauga Transit*
New service for Oakville!
http://www.oakvilletransit.com/ZoneExpress.htm
Zone Express
Route 24 – SOUTH COMMON MALL
South-bound from South Common Mall to Trafalgar VIA and GO Station
North-bound from Trafalgar VIA and GO Station to South Common Mall
[At South Common Mall, riders can connect with Mississauga Transit Route 1C to travel to/from UTM
This route offers easy access to:
- AMC Theatres
- Sheridan College
- Oakville VIA Train Station
- Oakville GO Station
GO Transit Schedule
http://www.gotransit.ca
(416) 869-3200 : TTY 1(800) 387-3652
* GO Transit Student Card is validated at the UTM Registrar's Office*
* Ride Mississauga Transit for 50 cents when connecting at a GO Station, must show GO ticket for discount * Monthly sticker available *
Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) Schedule
http://www.city.toronto.on.ca/ttc/schedules/index.htm
(416) 393-4636
* Discounted Monthly Passes (METROPASS) available at the UTSU office in the Student Centre*
* Mississauga Transit transfers cannot be used at TTC Stations, TTC transfers cannot be used for Mississauga Transit *
Mississauga Transit Route 1C east-bound, originating at South Common, stops at UTM and ends at the Toronto Transit Commission’s Islington Subway Station, which carries passengers throughout Toronto
Mississauga Transit Route 1C west-bound, originating at the TTC’s Islington Subway Station, stops at UTM on its way to South Common
*** Note: This information is subject to change; please confirm details with the relevant transit service provider.
