[cal_guy]

Originally Posted by iggypop

Well Im at Mt Royal, and we have the same UPass as U of C. Anyways it is our option every semester if we want to opt of of the U pass, we just have to do it every single semester within about 10 days of the start date. I would assume U of C would offer the same thing.

Not true

Who can opt-out of the U-Pass?



The U-Pass is a mandatory fee, passed by students through a referendum in March 2005 and again in March 2007. However, there are three groups of students who may opt-out of the U-pass and receive a full refund:



Those students who are physically disabled and who take the Handi-Bus or Access Calgary instead (proof of use of Handi-Bus transit is required)

Those students who are blind and receive a CNIB bus pass (proof of CNIB bus pass is required)

Those students who are taking a directed field studies course which requires them to move from Calgary to participate in this program (proof of residency outside Calgary and proof of enrollment in the Directed Field Studies course is required)

Those who are studying abroad in an international exchange program

Senior citizens who have purchased a senior citizens' bus pass



If you do not meet the requirements of any of these categories, you cannot opt-out of the U-Pass program.



Opt-out forms can be picked up at the Copywrite or found on-line beginning Aug 15, 2007 and are due no later than
Sept 30, 2007 . Proof of eligibility must also be presented. Opt-out refunds will be mailed out after Oct 15, 2007.

http://www.samrc.com/u-pass/default.htm#Who can opt-out