Under the terms of the Calgary Transit contract, students may only opt out of the Upass under on of the three following conditions:

A. The student is registered exclusively in online classes (see details below)*

B. The student is registered in a distance learning program

C. The student cannot use Calgary Transit regular or specialized services due to a documented disability and proof of ineligibility

Online Course opt- out Criteria

To qualify for an opt-out based on online registration, you must be enrolled in all class modalities that begin with “O” (OS, OA, OC, OP, OAS).

To confirm your course delivery methods:

1. Log in to MyBVC

2. Under the Registration tab, select My Courses

If any of your course modalities include FS, FP, HFX, BAS, BP, BA BS you are not eligible to opt out under the Calgary Transit contract. You can see course modalities here https://www.bowvalleycollege.ca/study/course-delivery-modes

Additional Notes

• International students are not eligible to opt out, as IRCC requirements state that your courses must be 50% on-campus to be PGWP eligible. If your courses are 100% online delivery mode and you are not planning to apply for a PGWP then please email UpassOptOut@bowvalleycollege.ca

• According to Calgary Transit, approval for a low income monthly bus pass does not exempt you from the UPass program. Calgary Transit Fair Entry team will strengthen their messaging so applicants understand that LITP approval does not exempt them from UPass.

If you meet the criteria to opt out please fill out the Calgary Transit UPass Opt Out Request Form before the add/drop date.

No, the UPass is strictly non-transferable. Misuse of the UPass may result in a violation ticket or a fine, please read Calgary Transit’s conditions of use

Step-by-step instructions available here: