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- Why do we have a mandatory, universal bus pass?
- Who is eligible to receive the bus pass?
- Can part-time students opt in to the bus pass?
- Can I opt out of the bus pass the way I can with the health plan?
- Can my family members opt in to the bus pass?
- Are MBA, Business PhD. students eligible to receive the bus pass?
- I'm on co-op part of the year, do I still have to pay for a bus pass I can't use?
- How much will I pay per term for the pass?
Q: Why do we have a mandatory, universal bus pass?
A: In a March 2002 referendum, full-time SOGS members voted overwhelmingly in favour of a mandatory, universal pass. Return to top Q: Who is eligible to receive the bus pass? A: All full-time graduate student members of SOGS are eligible. Return to top Q: Can part-time students opt in to the bus pass? A: No, currently only full-time SOGS members are eligible. Return to top Q: Can I opt out of the bus pass the way I can with the health plan? A: No the bus pass is mandatory for all full-time SOGS members. Return to top Q: Can my family members opt in to the bus pass? A: No, the bus pass is restricted to full-time SOGS members. Return to top Q: Are MBA or Business PhD. students eligible to receive the bus pass? A: As of 2009, Only Business PhD. students are members of SOGS and are eligible for SOGS services including bus pass.
Return to top Q: I'm on co-op part of the year, do I still have to pay for a bus pass I can't use? A: No, the bus pass is divided into three terms. While on co-op most students pay part-time fees and therefore do not pay for or receive the bus pass during their co-op terms. Return to top
Q: How much will I pay per term for the pass? A: The annual fee is $181.59 or $60.53 per term.
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