CTA U-Pass
Spring 2008
The CTA University Pass (U-Pass) is designed to provide transportation for college students in the Chicagoland area. Your U-Pass can be used on any CTA bus and rail system
including suburban PACE buses during normal hours of operation for the duration of the current term. The CTA U-Pass eliminates the need for cash and does not require any transfers or surcharges.
For CTA schedules, bus/train routes and maps please visit the CTA online. The U-Pass is valid for use from January 22 through May 17, 2008. Unfortunately the
U-Pass can not be used on the METRA transportation system.
Cost
All full-time Main Campus undergraduate students (registered for 12 or more academic credits) and full-time graduate students (registered for 9 or more academic credits)
will automatically be charged the U-Pass fee of $82 to their student account. This also includes students at the Rice Campus, Moffett campus and Distance Learning students. Students that are registered
for CO-OP, teaching assistants, and research assistants will not receive a U-Pass unless they are carrying a full-time academic course load.
If you are a student at Stuart School of Business or the Institute of Design please contact your campus for information regarding the U-Pass program. Students registered
at Kent College of Law or Vandercook College of Music are not eligible to participate in the CTA U-Pass program.
 Any student who obtains a CTA U-PASS as a full-time student but drops below full-time must return the U-PASS immediately. Failure to do so will result in a
de-activation charge of $30.00 to your student account. Please return the U-PASS to the Office of the Registrar Monday - Friday 8:30 - 5:00 in the Main Building Room 104.
Waivers
Waivers for the U-Pass are normally extended to students who take all of their classes using Distance Learning (internet or via IITV), and who do not reside in an area served by the CTA and/or PACE. For all other students the fee is mandatory. Waivers will not be honored once the U-PASS has been picked up. Students interested in having this fee waived must request so via e-mail. Please be
sure to include your name, student identification number and the reason for your waiver in your message. Decisions regarding waiver requests will be completed after the last day to add/drop for the term – January 29. Waivers for the Spring 2008 semester will not be accepted after January 29, 2008.
Pick-up
In order to receive your U-Pass for the Spring 2008 semester you must be registered as a full-time student.
**NEW**If you had an active U-Pass for the Fall 2007 semester, you may be eligible to pick up your U-Pass early. If you qualify for early distribution you will recieve an email to your IIT account with the specific date you may pick up your U-Pass. Please keep in mind, Spring 2008 U-Passes are not activated until January 22.
Early Distribution: By Appointment Only*
Open Distribution: January 22, 23, 31 from 12–5 p.m. in the Main Lobby of Hermann Hall
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*Early Distribution: Only students who have received the notification email will be eligible to recieve their U-Pass during early distribution. Other students must pick up thier U-Pass during the Open Distribution period.
 If you miss the above pick-up dates
you will need to visit the Office of the Registrar in the Main Building Room 104 to check the status of your CTA U-Pass. The U-PASS may not be immediately available and you may be required to re-apply. The card
will take approximately 5-7 business days to be delivered.
Lost or Stolen U-Pass
Bring your valid school ID, and $35 (cash, credit card or money order only) to the CTA Headquarters, located at 567 W Lake St-2nd Floor (under the Green Line Clinton stop). A replacement U-Pass will be issued within 5-7 business days and you will be notified by email when your card is available to be picke up in the Office of the Registrar, 104 Main Building.
CTA will replace stolen or lost cards only once per academic year.
Damaged or Defective U-Pass
On CTA Buses, the card will be collected. The student will be asked to complete a Report of Captured Farecard (form 3027). The student will be allowed to ride free and given a pink copy of the report for his/her record.
At CTA Rail Stations, the card will be collected. The student will be asked to complete a Fare Discrepancy Report (form 3024). The student will be allowed to ride free and given a copy of the FDR for his/her records.
- The student will be instructed to go to CTA's Customer Service Center at 567 W. Lake Street, 2nd Floor to request a replacement U-Pass.
- When the student presents the form to the customer service agent, he or she will be provided an unlimited five-day transit pass.
- The replacement U-Pass will be sent to the Office of the Registrar within 5-7 business days. Students will be notified by email when their pass is ready for pick up.
U-Pass Captured in Fare Equipment
On CTA Bus, the card will be collected. The student will be asked to complete a Report of Captured Farecard (form 3027). The student will be allowed to ride free and given a pink copy of the report for his/her record.
At CTA Rail Stations, the card will be collected. The student will be asked to complete a Fare Discrepancy Report (form 3024). The student will be given $4.50 transit card and a copy of the FDR for his/her records.
- The student will be instructed to go to CTA's Customer Service Center at 567 W. Lake Street, 2nd Floor (located under the Green Line Clinton stop) to request a replacement U-Pass.
- When the student presents the form to the customer service agent, he or she will be provided an unlimited five-day transit pass.
- The replacement U-Pass will be sent to the Office of the Registrar within 5-7 business days. Students will be notified by email when their pass is ready for pick up.
Questions or Comments
For questions or comments on the CTA U-PASS program please contact the Office of the Registrar at registrar@iit.edu or
call the CTA U-PASS office at 312-664-7200 ext. 13088, Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
CTA Rules and Conditions
For a complete list of the rules and
conditions of the CTA U-PASS program please visit the CTA's website.
Updated 11-26-07
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