Dalhousie's U-Pass
+ a* U- H4 {( i1 c( M9 D! l<br>*Please note, this information is specific to Dalhousie University students only. The U-Pass is a new program beginning January 2006, and therefore some aspects differ from SMU's program which has been in effect since 2003.
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8 F1 t Y. y/ ^, P6 K e) _<br>Your U-Pass is a special transit pass specifically for Dalhousie Students. If you're a full-time student, your U-Pass lets you ride Metro Transit buses (conventional routes only) and ferries from January to April, 2006. Beginning in the next academic year, you can use your U-Pass for the full year (September through April).
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. H) }0 p, D$ R- v<br>Am I Eligible?
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<br>All full-time students will receive a Dal U-Pass. Part-time students and post-graduate medicine students are not eligible. There is no opt-out for this program (see refund eligibility).
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' }& b9 o3 b8 W7 i<br>How much does it cost?
, q# ~& C- l# g" J5 J<br>This year, the U-Pass fee is $58 and is part of your mandatory incidental student fees. It's a great deal!
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6 L ~& ]. w% q0 J4 Z+ y u) S( H- {<br>Where and when do I get my U-Pass?
; F: N6 V: n0 X: ]- Z<br>You can get your U-Pass in December and begin using it the first day of classes in January 2006. Pick up your U-Pass at any of the following locations (remember to bring your student ID):
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<br>Student Service Centre, 1360 Barrington Street, Sexton Campus
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<br>If you lose your U-Pass, you can get a new one for a $15 replacement fee. Just visit any of the above locations.
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5 c: m. i! [5 C) z% t( R: K<br>How does it work?
7 j$ i3 G# }- h) |1 Y+ N: `<br>Your U-Pass is valid for unlimited use, 7 days a week throughout the school year, ending on April 30 2006. U-Pass is accepted on all conventional Metro Transit buses and ferries, excluding MetroLink and Community Transit buses. (The appropriate additional fare is required on these special services.)
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: i5 g/ _+ a5 J% H) k/ L<br>Your U-Pass is Yours Alone
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<br>It cannot be loaned, sold or transferred to another person. Bus drivers check your DalCard picture ID. If it's not your pass, the driver can take the U-Pass from you. If this happens, contact Student Services, Room G28, Killam Library. If U-Pass privileges are misused, the pass can be revoked without a refund.
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<br>Refund eligibility?
3 `8 e+ _1 P" z4 r: C' c& e<br>You can receive a refund for your U-Pass fee under the following circumstances.
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% U8 a8 V5 g! D- j3 \' I<br>If your academic program requires that you be outside HRM for the full winter term (e.g., co-op placements, clinical placements, fieldwork and research projects).
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<br>Your full student fees have been refunded for any other reason by the University.
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<br>To arrange a refund in these circumstances, visit Student Services, Room G28, Killam Library.
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Q% k( V, N; Q$ {<br>What if I live outside the service area for buses?
& [; f$ K5 i; w& h" E8 V<br>No problem. You can drive to any Park-and-Ride location, park your car (for free) and catch the bus from there. You'll find Park-and-Ride parking lots at:
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<br>Sackville Terminal
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ortland Hills Terminal
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<br>What if I live on campus?
& g$ g; i# N A% i<br>U-Pass isn't just for commuting! Your U-Pass lets you hop on the bus at any time - for a trip downtown or to the mall, for a ferry cruise to Dartmouth or a hike in the park. Explore HRM. Check schedules and routes under the "Schedules & Route Map" section of our website.
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<br>Which bus do I take?
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<br>Several bus routes serve Dalhousie's campuses, including three new University routes that begin January 2 and run through April:
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<br>#40 Mumford/Dalhousie
6 w% w* h; d& x' h6 A<br>Mumford Terminal to Dal Terminal (SUB) via Chebucto Rd. and Oxford St. Half hour service all day between 7:00 am and 7:00 pm. No weekend service.
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<br>Bridge Terminal in Dartmouth to Dal Terminal (SUB) via Barrington St. (Sexton Campus), South St. Fifteen minute rush hour service, 8:00 am - 9:00 am. Half hour service between 7:00 am - 7:00 pm. No weekend service.
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0 [8 F. k9 G. I<br>#42 Lacewood/ Dalhousie
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<br>Lacewood Terminal in Clayton Park to Dal Terminal (SUB) via Main Av., Village at Bayers Rd., Robie St., (Carleton Campus), South St., Half hour service between 7:00 am and 7:00 pm. No weekend service.
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<br>#9 Barrington: from Mumford Terminal, Halifax (servcies Sexton Campus only)
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! S) [5 \% [7 }& J, ]<br>#10 Dalhousie: from Inverary and Strath, Dartmouth
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<br>Metro Transit Riders' Guide and Route Maps are available on buses and ferries and on campus at the DSU Info Desk in the Student Union Building, at the Student Services Office in the Killam Library, at the Student Services Office on Sexton Campus.
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