City
Colleges of Chicago offers a discounted Ventra U-Pass for students enrolled in
nine (9) or more credit hours. This optional benefit offers unlimited rides on
any CTA bus or train during the semester.
Any student
taking nine (9) or more credit hours can opt in for a one-time, nonrefundable
fee of $70 for the semester. The U-Pass will be deactivated if a student’s
class schedule falls below nine (9) credit hours.
Opt-In
Process
Students who
would like to opt in to receive a U-Pass should log in to their student portal
at my.ccc.edu and fill out the U-Pass form under
"Announcements." Then, they can choose how they would like to pay the
$70 fee. Students may pay with cash or credit card, opt to use available
financial aid, or request financial assistance. Payment must be secured to
complete the opt-in process.
Returning
Students (Enrolled in 9 or more credit hours)
If you
already have a Ventra U-Pass card and you meet the criteria below, the U-Pass
function on your card will automatically activate on the first day of Spring
credit classes:
·
Enrolled
in a minimum of nine (9) credit hours
·
Do
not have a negative balance on your Ventra transit account
·
Have
paid the $70 fee or requested financial assistance
New Students (Enrolled in 9 or more
credit hours)
If you are a
new student to the Ventra U-Pass program for Spring 2023, you must opt in at my.ccc.edu. After you opt in, please follow the
instructions provided by your college below.
Once you
have opted in via my.ccc.edu, your identity must be verified.
Afterwards, you will receive a link to electronically submit the Ventra order
form. There is a 7-day timeline for CTA processing and mailing of the card. You
will be contacted about card distribution once cards are shipped. If you have
questions, please contact the Student Affairs office virtually at www.ccc.edu/vss.
Below,
you’ll find some general information to help you become familiar with your new
Ventra U-Pass:
·
With
the new Ventra card, you will no longer need to obtain a new U-Pass every
semester.
·
Your
U-Pass Card is valid for at least five years, and your transit account will remain
active when the semester is completed. However, you must add funds to your U‐Pass to use it between semesters.
·
U‐Pass privileges are not valid on Pace
buses or Metra trains. You must pay a full fare to ride Pace and Metra.
Using
Your U-Pass Between Semesters
While your
U-Pass allows you to take free CTA rides during the semester, you will need to
add funds to your Ventra account in order to use it when classes are not in
session (or if you are not full time).
How to add
funds to your Ventra account:
·
Online
at www.VentraChicago.com
·
At
Ventra vending machines located at CTA rail stations
·
At
participating retail locations (visit VentraChicago.com to find a location)
Rules and
Conditions
U‐Pass is limited to exclusive use by the
original full‐time
student card owner. Your U‐Pass
may not be shared. If any conditions are violated, the pass will be confiscated
for up to one academic year without reimbursement, and you will need to pay $50
in order to receive a replacement card.
Lost,
Damaged, or Stolen Cards
If your pass
is lost or stolen, you may request a new card through the Business Office at
your home college. You must present your City Colleges ID and pay a $50
non-refundable replacement fee. If you have further questions, email the CTA at
cta-upass@transitchicago.com, call 1-888-YOUR-CTA, or visit the CTA
U-Pass website.
For more
information, contact your college's Business Office or visit the CTA
website.
College U-Pass Contacts
Harold
Washington College
For new
students only:
First,
complete the Ventra opt-in form at my.ccc.edu. Then, visit the virtual Student
Affairs Office at https://cccedu.zoom.us/my/hwc.student.serv to be verified and receive your
next steps. There is a 7-day timeline for CTA processing. Students will be
contacted about card pickup when cards are ready at the college.
Business
Hours:
Monday –
Thursday: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Friday: 10:00
a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Truman
College
Point of
Contact:
Jerica
Turek-Johnson, Student Activities Director
trc-ventra@ccc.edu
Kennedy-King
College
Point of
Contact:
Remona
Gavin, College Secretary
rgavin@ccc.edu
Malcolm X
College
Point of
Contact:
Office of
Student Activities
cyoung56@ccc.edu
312-850-7478
MXC
Student Activities (1418) Ventra Office Hours:
Monday –
Wednesday: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Thursday:
12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Friday:
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Olive-Harvey
College
Point of
Contact:
Monice
Purnell, Student Activities Director
mpurnell5@ccc.edu
Daley
College
Point of
Contact:
Beverly
Hicks, Student Activities Director
dac-studentactivities@ccc.edu
Main Office:
773-838-7777
Ventra
Office Hours:
Monday –
Thursday: 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Wright
College
Point of
Contact:
Katie
Ordinario, Student Activities Director
wwc-activities@ccc.edu