What is an Arc card?

• Arc is the Edmonton region's electronic fare payment system. It will make it easier for students to have u-pass program access.
• Arc cards are $6 and sold at various retailers locations. For a list of locations click the link below https://www.myarc.ca/features/where-to-buy
• If you already have an Arc Card, then  can come to the CSA Office for U-pass Activation (see instructions below) 
• An Arc Card can be used as a Bus Pass during Spring/Summer. All you have to do is recharge the amount you need to transit because it is not part of the U-pass program.
• Arc Card information is available at www.myarc.ca

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Opt-out criteria are based on specific circumstances, and as such, the following students are eligible for the U-Pass opt-out option:

1. Students with a valid registration in the following services:**

• Dedicated Accessible Transit Service (DATS) registration
•   Strathcona County Mobility Bus registration
•   St. Albert Handibus registration
•   Accessible Transit Service (ATS) registration
•   Fort Saskatchewan Special Transportation Services Society (STSS) registration
•   Leduc Assisted Transportation Services (LATS) registration

2. Students undertaking a practicum or internship program outside the service area for longer than eight (8) consecutive weeks during the term.
3. Students currently employed by a participating transit system.
4. Students registered and have received a U-Pass at another participating institution.
​The deadline for opting out is September 20th for the fall term and January 20th for the winter term. Please ensure that you provide the required documents to the CSA or GSA offices in accordance with their policies.

OPT OUT

OPT OUT FORM:

Additionally, as part of a pilot project, the following students are eligible to request an exemption:

1. Students aged 65 or older during an academic term with government-issued picture ID for verification.
2. Students receiving financial assistance from the Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH) program immediately before an academic term begins. Please contact your AISH worker or visit [link] to request an AISH verification letter.
3. Students whose principal residence is outside a 100 km radius from the main campus. To qualify for this exemption, the student must provide proof of residency (utility bill in the student’s name, driver’s license, etc.)
We trust that these criteria cover a range of circumstances, but if you have any further questions or require clarification, please do not hesitate to reach out. We are committed to ensuring that the U-Pass program accommodates the diverse needs of our student body. For more U-pass information go to https://www.ourcsa.ca/u-pass.html
Thank you for your understanding, and we appreciate your cooperation in adhering to the outlined deadlines and procedures.

Opt - out

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For support with U-pass students will Contact:
Concordia Students' Association (CSA)
Office Location: A207 
Email: [email protected]
Phone; 780-491-6241
www.ourcsa.ca

Graduate Students’ Association (GSA) 
Office Location: Faculty Annex 
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 780-297-1139
www.concordiagsa.com