Public Transit / Bus Pass

Relax while someone else drives

All full-time Saint Mary’s students are automatically given a UPass—full, unlimited access to Halifax Metro Transit services for the duration of the academic year. This convenient program helps you get where need to go, without having to search for parking, maintain a car, and pay for gas. And just think of all that studying you can get done while someone else is at the wheel.

Getting a UPass

Visit the Information Desk in the Student Centre lobby to pick up your UPass sticker, which goes on your student ID. They’re available beginning September 1st for the Fall semester and the first day of classes in January for the Winter semester. Just show the staff your validated student ID and they’ll give you your sticker.

Costs

$91.00 per term

Full School year total: $182.00

Fall U-Pass

• If you do not require your Fall U-Pass and wish to waive your Fall U-Pass fee, please contact karla.hodge@smu.ca.

Summer U-Pass

• If a student is registered in two or more courses for the May-June term they will automatically receive the Summer U-Pass at a cost of $91.00 based on the 2025-2026 rates.
• Students who are taking one or more courses over the May-June and/or July-August terms can opt-in and purchase a U-Pass at the Service Centre for $91.00 based on the 2025-2026 rates.
• U-Passes will be valid from May 1st-August 31st.
• For questions regarding the Summer U-Pass please contact karla.hodge@smu.ca. 

To request an opt-out, (Subject to Review) please contact Karla Hodge at karla.hodge@smu.ca, between September 1 – September 25