What is U-Pass BC and why it is important for Langara College students to link with Compass Card?
U-Pass BC is a student transit program delivered in partnership by the Langara Student’s Union, TransLink, and the Ministry of Transportation. Students who are eligible in U-Pass BC will get validity on 3 zones for all TransLink Bus, SkyTrain, and SeaBus services throughout Metro Vancouver. There will be no additional fares to be paid including the YVR airport surcharge seven days per week for the entire month.
They will receive a discount on West Coast Express and the pass is also valid for use with HandyDART services
Note: U-Pass is a mandatory service whether you load or not, you will be charged
Eligibility to join U-Pass BC program in Langara College
- Students enrolled in an on-campus Regular Studies course, practicum, or co-op (minimum three credits); or
- Students enrolled in a full-time, on-campus section of one of the following Continuing Studies programs: Registered Massage Therapy, Supply Chain and Logistics, 2D Animation and 3D Animation; or
- Students registered in at least three credits of Regular Studies (not including online, Guided Independent Studies, Field School, Flexible Assessment, Excluded or Adult Basic Education / Preparatory courses).
How to get your U-Pass BC at Langara College?
- Visit the Langara College office and get your student’s ID card
- Before applying for U-Pass BC, you need to pay full term fees associated with the registration (check with college once)
- You will be sent message by Translink by 9 PM.
- Activate your pass next day
- If you have compass card, visit upassbc.translink.ca and activate
How to access your Langara College U-Pass BC?
- If you do not have Compass card yet, you can buy compass card is the first step
- Next step is to visit U-Pass BC Official site and link your Compass card
- Select your college as Langara College
- Sign in to your U-Pass BC account
- Link your Compass Card
- Click to request your U-Pass BC
- Do not forget to load every month of 16th and it takes 24 hours to reflect
Cost of getting U-Pass BC at Langara College in Canada?
2023 to 2024
The U-Pass BC fee is $45.10 per month from May 1, 2023 to April 30, 2024.
2024 to 2025
The fee will increase to $46.00 per month from May 1, 2024 to April 30, 2025
Will my U-Pass BC benefits be transferred to another card if I lost my compass card?
Yes, you can transfer to a new card if your compass card is lost / stolen.
When should you request to load your U-Pass BC on Compass Card?
Is it required to load your U-Pass BC every month?
- Yes, you need to request before end of the every month
What is the processing time to load?
It will take 24 hours
Will U-Pass BC holders tap in / out at the HandyDart?
You do not require to tap in and out at HandyDart.
Do you require to carry Langara College Student ID all the time when you travel with U-Pass BC?
Yes, you should always have your ID card while travelling. If you forget any of these cards, you must pay a fee or face fines and loss of U-Pass BC privileges.
please contact [email protected].
Langara College Address, Phone, Location Map
KPU Surrey Campus
Address: 100 W 49th Ave, Vancouver, BC V5Y 2Z6, Canada
Hours: Monday–Friday: 8:00 am–10:00 pm, Saturday and Sunday : 8:00 am–7:00 pm, Statutory holidays: Closed
Phone: +16043235511
Fax: 604.323.5555
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.langara.ca/
Map: View Google direction here.
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