University Pass (UPASS) Program

What is the UPASS Program?
Adler School participates in the University Pass (UPASS) program. Full-time Adler School students will be charged $74 per semester for unlimited rides on PACE buses and the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) buses and trains while School is in session.

Who can participate in the UPASS Program?
Chicago full time students are eligible to participate in the program only. Vancouver, Fort Wayne, and students on internship out of the CTA area will not be charged for the UPASS.

How much will I be charged?
The UPASS charge of $74 will be applied to your student account each semester that you are a full time student.

Who is eligible for the UPASS program and who can be waived from it?
Full-time Adler School students will be charged the $74 UPASS fee per term. Students are considered full-time status with Adler School if they meet one of the following criteria:

• Psy.D. student registered for 10 credit hours or more
• M.A. student registered for 8 credit hours or more
• Student registered for Full-Time Internship
• Student registered for Dissertation
• Student registered for any Practicum (Community service Practicum included)

Note: If you are enrolled in Doctoral Dissertation Continuation, Dissertation Proposal Continuation or Practicum Continuation, your status is considered half time.

The UPASS fee may be waived if the student meets one of the following criteria:

• Student is only registered for Part-Time Internship (2 years)
• Student is only registered for Full-Time Internship which is located out of state.
• Student is only registered for Dissertation and lives out of state.
• Student is only registered for Practicum and lives outside of the CTA ridership area.
• Student is taking all coursework in Fort Wayne, IN
• Student is taking all coursework in Vancouver, BC

To request a fee waiver, email upass@adler.edu and include your full name and the exemption reason you believe applies to you. Once the exemption has been confirmed, your student account will be credited accordingly.

Does the UPASS work on Metra?
No! At this time, Metra does not offer student discounts.

What if I drop to part-time status?
If you have been issued a UPASS and you drop your course load to part-time status, your UPASS will be deactivated.

How do I get my UPASS?
Each semester, students will be issued a new UPASS during the first week of the semester on the 20th floor. After the first week, students can pick up their UPASS from the Registrar's Office.

What does the UPASS look like?
The UPASS card looks like a fare card issued by CTA which will bear student's picture and dates the card is effective. The UPASS is updated and issued each semester with new dates and only works when School is in session.

What do I do if my card is lost or stolen?
Lost or stolen cards should be reported to UPASS office. The card will be deactivated. Students must go to UPASS office to request a new pass. A $35.00 charge will apply. Only one replacement card is issued in one semester. If students loose their replacement card, they have to wait until the new semester to apply for another UPASS.

What do I do if my card is damaged?
Most students damage their UPASS by touching the magnetic strip of another card such as a credit card. If a card is damaged, it will be replaced for free but students have to go to the UPASS office to request a new card. It will take five days for the replacement card to be ready and students will be given a temporary card to use while they wait for their replacement card. Adler School will notify students when their replacement card comes in and you can pick it up from the Registrar's Office.

What do I do if my card is captured on a bus?
If a card is captured on a bus, it is considered a student error. Contact the bus driver to get a receipt that the card which was captured. Then, students need to take the receipt to the UPASS office to request a new UPASS. It will take five days for the replacement card to be mailed to Adler School but no free passes are given to students while they wait. Adler School will notify students when their replacement card comes in and they can pick it up from the Registrar's Office.

What do I do if my card is captured on a train?
If a card is captured on the train, contact the CTA personnel to write a "Fare Discrepancy Report." The CTA personnel will give the student a free transit card to get to the destination. Students will have to take the report to the UPASS Office to request a new replacement card. Adler School will notify students when their replacement card comes in and they can pick it up from the Registrar's Office.

Where is the UPASS Office?
UPASS Office – Customer Service Center
567 W. Lake Street
2nd floor
www.transitchicago.com
1-888-your-cta

For all other questions, please contact us at studentservices@adler.edu.