Summer UPass

Students studying full-time on the Halifax Campuses during the summer will receive a Summer UPass to get around the city. Other students may also be eligible.

What is it and how does it work?

Full-time students—those taking at least 9 credit hours during the summer semesters (May to August)—enjoy the benefits of UPass automatically.

The UPass fee is added to their student account along with their other fees and no additional action is needed. 

Some programs, who are not auto-assessed by Student Accounts, have the opportunity to opt in to the Summer UPass program per the criteria below.

The Halifax Ferry "Vincent Coleman" crosses the harbour toward the Halifax waterfront

Eligibility for opting in

Summer UPass program opt-in eligibility includes any of the Fall/Winter criteria listed on the Opting in page, as well as the additional programs and courses below.

Diploma in Dental Hygiene
DDS Qualifying Program
Doctor of Dental Surgery Program
Doctor of Medicine
Diagnostic Medical Ultrasound
Nuclear Medicine Technology
Radiological Technology
Respiratory Therapy
Master of Science – Speech Pathology
Bachelor of Science (Pharmacy)
Doctor of Pharmacy (Years 1-4)
Law – Graduate Students
Public Administration – Management - Internships
Master of Social Work (registered in any of  SLWK 5005/5006 and 6416/6417 and having been registered in the preceding winter semester for spring/summer term 2026 only)

Email upass@dal.ca if you have questions about eligibility

Opt in to Summer Upass

Opt out of Summer UPass

Fees and deadlines

Check the UPass important dates and fees for pick-up availability, opt-out deadline, and Summer UPass fees.

Important notes

Once you opt in to the Summer UPass program, you are not able to opt out.
Once you pick up your Summer UPass, it cannot be returned for a refund unless you have had your full-time fees refunded in full.

Questions or concerns?

Questions about eligibility or administration of the Summer UPass should be sent to the the UPass Administration Office.

All other questions or concerns about the Summer UPass should be sent to feedback@dsu.ca.

Contact us

Questions about the Dalhousie UPass

UPass Administration and DalCard Office

Howe Hall
6230 Coburg Rd., Halifax. 

Monday–Friday: 9 a. m. – 4:30 p. m.
Wednesday–Thursday: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. (September only)

Phone: 902-494-2334 
Toll-free: 1-855-376-0330
Fax: 902-494-3410

Email us: upass@dal.ca

Questions about Halifax Transit routes and schedules

Halifax Transit

200 Isley Ave., Dartmouth

Monday–Friday: 7:30 a.m. – 10 p.m.

Phone: 902-490-4000 

Email Halifax Transit: contactHRM@halifax.ca Visit the Halifax Transit website