Enrolled Camosun students are eligible for a bus pass (U-Pass). Umo is the electronic fare system students use to get on a bus.
Each term or enrollment period, the college will provide students with a unique benefit code to activate their U-Pass with Umo.
Get your Benefit Code
Obtaining your U-Pass
You can choose to use either the Umo app or a reloadable Umo card as your U-Pass—you cannot use both. Since the app includes travel tools, such as real-time information, maps, and alerts, it is BC Transit’s recommended fare product.
Umo App
Redeeming your benefit code on the app
- Download the Umo Mobility mobile app from the Apple App or Google Play Store
- Create an Umo account. We recommend you use an email address as your username
- Get a Benefit Code from myCamosun+
- Select Manage your U-Pass
- Select Get Benefit Code
- Inside the Umo app, select Redeem Benefit from the top menu
- Tap Change Agency and select the Victoria Regional Transit, then enter your benefit code to link your U-Pass to your app
- Scan the Validation Code on the Umo app when boarding the bus
Umo Card
Activating your Umo Card
- Pick up a card for free from the Library, Camosun College Student Society, or a BC Transit Umo vendor
- Obtain a Benefit Code from myCamosun+
- Select Manage your U-Pass
- Select Get Benefit Code
- Visit ca.umopass.com to create an account and register your card
- Once inside, click on the left menu, select Change Agency, and select Victoria Regional Transit
- Select My Wallet, then Redeem Benefit Code and enter your benefit code to link your U-Pass to your card
- Tap your card on the Umo validator when boarding the bus
The short video above will walk you through using the Umo app or card, downloading the app, creating a Umo account, obtaining and redeeming your benefit code, linking your U-Pass to your Umo account, and registering a Umo card.
U-Pass opt-out criteria
All students are automatically assessed the U-Pass fee. Under specific circumstances, a student may be eligible to opt out of the U-Pass. The Student Society manages opt-out requests. More information and the opt-out request form are available from the Camosun College Student Society.
U-Pass for non-enrolled students
If you are taking a term off or have just finished your studies, you can extend your bus pass for one term with the Non-enrolled U-Pass. The Non-enrolled U-Pass costs $94 and is available for sale at either library during open hours. For more information, visit the Camosun College Student Society.
Frequently Asked Questions
Have all your questions about the Umo U-Pass program answered here.
What is the U-pass and who is eligible?
The U-Pass is a bus-pass issued to all students enrolled in one or more courses.
All students enrolled at Camosun are automatically assessed the U-Pass fee for each month of enrollment. The charges are in addition to your tuition.
How long is the U-Pass valid for?
A U-Pass is valid for the period of enrollment. For most students, this is a term.
Can I use the U-Pass before my classes start?
You can get access to your benefit code 10 days before the start of your classes, but the U-Pass is not active until the first day of the term when you start your classes.
How long after classes finish can I use my U-Pass?
Your U-Pass is active until the last day of the month.
I am a Trades student and only on campus for 6 weeks, am I eligible for a U-Pass?
Yes, Trades students are eligible for a U-Pass. You will be provided one or more 30-day benefit codes to cover the length of your term. If your term is 6 weeks you will receive two 30-day benefit codes. Remember to activate the second benefit code after the first 30 days of your term is completed.
Are Dual Credit or ProSIT students eligible for a U-Pass?
No, Dual Credit and Professional Studies and Industry Training (ProSIT) students are not eligible for a U-Pass.
I’m enrolled in a off-campus community partner program, am I eligible for a U-Pass?
Yes, students enrolled in School of Access community partner programs are eligible for a U-Pass.
Do I still need to get a Camosun ID card?
You will still need a Camosun ID card to access certain college services, show you are a student, and share Camosun pride.
The library issues ID cards, for more information visit the Library.
For more specific questions regarding Umo, visit BC Transit's FAQ.
Need Help?
- For help with the UMO app, please visit bctransit.com/umo. Or call toll-free 877-380-8181 for support.
- For help accessing your Benefit Code, complete this online service request form.
- For help logging into myCamosun+ (myCamosunPlus), connect with Information Technology Services (ITS) from Monday through Friday, 8am-4pm by live chat support or by phone at 250-370-3064.
- For general questions about the U-Pass program, contact the Library or the Camosun College Student Society.