Who is it for and how does it work?
Full-time students—those taking at least 9 credit hours during a semester—enjoy the benefits ofÌýUPassÌýautomatically.
TheÌýUPassÌýfee is added to their student account along with their other fees and noÌýadditionalÌýaction is needed. 
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Fall/Winter term: September to April
Winter term only: January to April
Summer term: May to August (for those completing at least 9 credit hours atÌýany timeÌýwithin these summer months)Ìý
Eligibility for opting into the Fall/Winter or Winter-only UPass program
Some programs, which are not auto-assessed by Student Accounts, have the opportunity toÌýopt in to theÌýUPassÌýprogram as per the criteria below:
- Completing a co-op, clinical, internship or work placement requiredÌýfor your program in the Halifax region, documentsÌýrequired:
- Programs usingÌýmyCareer: show your approved placement on your phone at theÌýDalCardÌýOffice or bring a printed copy of yourÌýmyCareerÌýrecord showing your approved placement.
- Programs not usingÌýmyCareer: bring a letter from your department confirming the dates and location of your placement.
- Have a permanent disability and your registration is considered full-time by AV¾ãÀÖ²¿, documentsÌýrequired:
- An email from your Advising and Access Services advisor, sent toÌýupass@dal.ca.
Registered as a Post-Graduate Medical Education (PGME). Please advise theÌýDalCardÌýstaff that you are a PGME resident when you come to pick up yourÌýUPass.
Eligibility for opting into the Summer UPass program
SummerÌýUPassÌýprogram opt-in eligibility includes any of the Fall/Winter criteria listed above, as well as theÌýadditionalÌýprograms 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)
How to opt in
- Provide any necessary documentation to upass@dal.ca.
- Pick up yourÌýUPassÌýsticker at theÌýDalCardÌýoffice in person at 6230 Coburg Road. The fee will be added to your student account. 
Need more info on costs and deadlines?
Find current fees, pick-up dates, and deadlines on the UPass homepage.