Visit the LUSU Office from Monday to Friday between 9 AM and 4 PM and bring your student ID. We cannot provide a U-Pass to anyone who is not present, in person, with their student ID.
Full-time undergraduate students, remember to confirm that you’ve been charged the U-Pass fee in your tuition.
- Log in to MyInfo.
- Select: Student > My Financial Profile (not Financial Aid) > My Statement of Account > Current Year.
- Check if you were charged for the “LUSU Student Bus Pass” (or similar) that matches the current annual U-Pass fee.
Have this information ready in case we have not received your up-to-date enrollment details from the university.
Part-time students, graduate students, or any other students who have not been automatically charged the U-Pass fee in their tuition can purchase it at the LUSU office. We accept cash and e-Transfer. The U-Pass fee cannot be added to your tuition if you have not been automatically enrolled.
Annual Bus Pass Price:
2025/26 U-PASS $160.00
Valid September 1, 2025 to August 31, 2026
WINTER/SPRING/SUMMER OPT-IN $100.00
2026 winter/spring/summer u-pass is available January 1, 2026
Valid date of purchase to August 31, 2026
REPLACEMENT FEES
A replacement fee may be charged for each pass. If your student ID has been lost or stolen you must replace it before visiting the LUSU office.
Email orillia@lusu.ca if you need to make special arrangements or if you have any questions.
What You Need to Know
Starting Fall 2025, Orillia students will continue to receive a Universal Bus Pass (U-Pass) that gives unlimited access to Orillia Transit year-round.
For the first time, some students will be able to opt out of the U-Pass.
You may apply to opt out if all of the following eligibility criteria are met, and you can provide supporting documentation:
- Your current residence while attending school is outside the Orillia Transit Service Area; and
- You have purchased an 8-month parking pass (September to April) from either:
- Lakehead University, or
- City of Orillia; and
- Have not been issued (picked up) your U-Pass for the current academic year.
How To Apply To Opt Out
Starting Fall 2025 up to 15% of students who are automatically billed for the U-Pass and meet eligibility requirements may be approved. Due to this cap, space is limited, and approvals are processed on a first-come, first-served basis. Students are strongly encouraged to submit complete applications as early as possible to be considered.
- Complete the opt out application form during the opt out period: September 1 – September 30
- Submit proof of eligibility & supporting documentation
Applications Open: September 1, 2025
Applications Close: September 30, 2025
Proof of Eligibility & Supporting Documentation
To complete the application, you will need the following documentation:
A copy of your 8-month (September to April) parking pass purchase confirmation (showing name, duration, permit number, and issuing body – Lakehead University or City of Orillia)
Please note: We will confirm parking pass purchases with Lakehead University and the City of Orillia.
A current (within 60 days) document verifying your current address. This document must show your full name and address.
Apply To Opt-Out (Only Available September 1-30)
When submitting, please block any personal or financial information that is not relevant (e.g., account numbers, balances, etc.)
Recent (within 60 days):
- Utility bill (hydro, water, internet, phone, etc.)
- Bank or credit card statement
- Lease or rental agreement
- Letter from your landlord confirming residence and address (must include landlord’s name and contact information)
- Driver’s license
- School account information or letters (e.g., from myInfo)
- Health card
- Documents with your name and address that is not dated
- Any document dated more than 60 days old
Please note: Your current address must be outside the Orillia Transit Service Area but still reflect a realistic daily commute to campus. If your address is more than 250km from Orilllia, you may be requested to provide additional proof that you are commuting from that location. Addresses outside of Ontario or outside of Canada will not be accepted under any circumstances.
Applications Open: September 1, 2025
Applications Close: September 30, 2025
For Route Maps, Schedules & Information
Visit Orillia Transit
There is no opt-out option for students who are charged the U-pass fee on their tuition
Opt-in fees are non-refundable.
Read our Orillia U-Pass Usage Policy for more information
- Simcoe County LINX Student LINX cards are available at the LUSU office which you will be able to activate and load yourself to save 15% on LINX transit fares.
- Ontario Northland
- GO Transit
LUSU is an authorisor for Presto student discounts
(U-Pass is not valid for LINX, NORTHLAND, or GO)
For the first time ever, eligible students can apply to opt out — but only if they meet very specific conditions (see below).
Maybe. You may apply to opt out if all of the following eligibility criteria are met, and you can provide supporting documentation:
- Your current residence while attending school is outside the Orillia Transit Service Area; and
- You have purchased an 8-month parking pass (September to April) from either:
- Lakehead University, or
- City of Orillia; and
- Have not been issued (picked up) your U-Pass for the current academic year.
Each year, up to 15% of students who are automatically billed for the U-Pass and meet eligibility requirements may be approved. Due to this cap, space is limited, and approvals are processed on a first-come, first-served basis. Students are strongly encouraged to submit complete applications as early as possible to be considered.
If approved, a refund cheque in the student’s name will be issued to the address provided in the opt-out application within 8 to 10 weeks after the opt-out period closes.
Orillia Transit Service Area means the City limits boundary including Orillia Square Mall.
Yes. Your current address must be outside the Orillia Transit Service Area but still reflect a realistic daily commute to campus. If your address is more than 250km from Orilllia, you may be requested to provide additional proof that you are commuting from that location. Addresses outside of Ontario or outside of Canada will not be accepted under any circumstances.
If you are taking all classes online you may qualify for a fee removal as long as you submit your request before September 30. You will need to show proof all your classes are online by submitting your full course schedule. Apply for a fee removal by emailing orillia@lusu.ca before September 30.
The U-Pass works because everyone chips in to keep it affordable and sustainable — it’s a group discount. If everyone could opt out, the program would collapse. This would raise costs for students who rely on transit and risk ending the U-Pass altogether. That’s why the new opt-out option is limited and carefully targeted to student drivers who most need an opt-out.
Unfortunately, only students who also have 8-month parking passes can apply to opt out. We recognize this isn’t perfect, but it’s a first step that keeps the program fair and functional while responding to the needs of commuting students.
Applications open September 1 each year and the deadline to apply is September 30. You’ll need to submit proof of your address and your parking permit.
The following can be used to show proof of address while at school:
- Utility bill (hydro, water, internet, phone, etc.)
- Bank or credit card statement
- Lease or rental agreement
- Letter from your landlord confirming residence and address (must include landlord’s name and contact information)
Your current address must be outside the Orillia Transit Service Area but still reflect a realistic daily commute to campus. If your address is more than 250km from Orilllia, you may be requested to provide additional proof that you are commuting from that location. Addresses outside of Ontario or outside of Canada will not be accepted under any circumstances.
The following cannot be used to show proof of address while at school:
- Driver’s license
- School account information or letters (e.g., from myInfo)
- Health card
- Documents with your name and address that is not dated
- Any document dated more than 60 days old