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Fall Term U-Pass

Fall Term U-Pass is active on September 1. Visit ussu.ca/upass  for Opt-Out information and to learn how to set up your smartphone as your U-Pass.

Important Dates

August 15, 2022

Fall Term U-Pass can be loaded. Fall Term U-Pass allows you to access Saskatoon Transit from September 1 to December 31.

You will be required to activate your U-Pass each term.

August 15, 2022

Opt-Out applications may be submitted online to the USSU. Applications will not be processed until September 6th.

August 31, 2022

Summer Term U-Pass is deactivated at the end of the day. Fall Term U-Pass will be required starting September 1.

September 1, 2022

Fall Term U-Pass is active. You will be able to activate your U-Pass on your phone after the start of the term (after 12:00am on September 1st).

September 15, 2022

Last day to apply for Fall Term Opt-Outs. Completed online applications are due no later than 4:30pm.

December 31, 2022

Fall Term U-Pass is deactivated at the end of the day. Winter Term U-Pass will be required on January 1.

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Summer Term, Quarter 4 U-Pass Opt-Out Deadline

July 27 is the last day to submit opt-out applications for eligible students enrolled in Summer Term, Quarter 4 (3 credit) classes.

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Summer U-Pass Important Dates

Your phone is your U-Pass. To learn how set up your phone, visit ussu.ca/upass

June 20, 2022

Opt-out applications for Summer Term may be submitted online to the USSU.

June 30, 2022

Spring Term U-Pass passes are deactivated at the end of the day. Summer Term U-Pass will be required effective July 1, 2022.

July 1, 2022

Summer Term U-Pass is active. You will be able to activate your U-Pass on your phone after the start of the term (after 12:00am on July 1st)

July 5, 2022

Last day to submit opt-out applications for eligible students enrolled in Summer Term, Quarter 3 & Quarter 4 (6 credit) and/or Quarter 3 (3 credit) classes.

July 27, 2022

Last day to submit opt-out applications for eligible students enrolled in Summer Term, Quarter 4 (3 credit) classes.

August 31, 2022

Summer Term U-Pass passes are deactivated at the end of the day. Fall Term U-Pass will be required effective September 1, 2022.

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USSU Summer Games

Hey, USask, it’s time to meet new people, enjoy the ☀️ and kickstart your summer with USSU Summer Games, hosted in the Bowl on May 30 and 31, from 11 am onwards!

Register yourself or your team to play your favourite sports and win exclusive prizes🎁🎁!

FREE refreshments for participants!

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U-Pass Opt-Out Deadline

Today is the last day to submit opt-out applications for eligible students enrolled in Spring Term, Quarter 1 & Quarter 2 (6 credit) and/or Quarter 1 (3 credit) classes.

Completed opt-out applications are due no later than 4:30 p.m.

 

For more information visit ussu.ca/upass

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SPRING TERM U-Pass (QUARTERS 1 & 2) Important Dates

Your phone is your U-Pass. To learn how set up your phone, visit ussu.ca/upass

April 18, 2022

Spring Term U-Pass can be loaded on your phone but can’t be activated until May 1. Spring Term U-Pass allows you to access Saskatoon Transit from May 1 to June 30. You will be required to activate your U-Pass each term.

April 18, 2022

Opt-out applications may be submitted online to the USSU.

April 30, 2022

Term 2 (Winter) U-Pass passes are deactivated at the end of the day. Spring Term U-Pass will be required effective May 1, 2022.

May 1, 2022

Spring Term U-Pass is active. You will be able to activate your U-Pass on your phone after the start of the term (after 12:00am on May 1st for the Spring Term)

May 10, 2022

Last day to submit opt-out applications for eligible students enrolled in Spring Term, Quarter 1 & Quarter 2 (6 credit) and/or Quarter 1 (3 credit) classes.

Completed opt-out forms are due no later than 4:30 p.m.

June 3, 2022

Last day to submit opt out applications for qualified students enrolled in Spring Term, Quarter 2 (3 credit classes).

Completed opt-out forms are due no later than 4:30 p.m.

June 30, 2022

Spring Term U-Pass passes are deactivated at the end of the day. Summer Term U-Pass will be required effective July 1, 2022.

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VOTE Today


The University of Saskatchewan Students’ Union (USSU) is conducting elections for the USSU Executive and University Senate. Voting begins on Wednesday, March 30, and ends at 4pm on Thursday, March 31.

All eligible voters will have access to the My Election channel in PAWS. Additionally, a notice of the election will appear in PAWS as a larger “sticky” announcement at the top of the PAWS Announcements feed and will not disappear until dismissed by individual users (with “Vote now” or “No thanks” buttons) or the close of the election.

For candidate information visit ussu.ca/elections

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Win an iPad!

The USSU is interested in learning how well we are meeting the needs of our members. Please take a moment to fill out the survey and help us better serve students in the future. 

After completing the survey, respondents may enter to win 1 of 3 iPads or Louis’ gift cards.

Visit ussu.ca/2022survey to tell us how we are doing.

Thanks for making us better! 

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USSU Election

The University of Saskatchewan Students’ Union (USSU) is holding Elections for USSU Executive and Senate. Voting begins on PAWS at 9:00 am on March 30 and ends at 4:00 pm on Thursday, March 31. Results will be available online after the Election Committee ratifies the results.

Learn more about the students that are looking to represent you:

USSU Executive Forum

March 29
7 pm
Zoom (Click here to register)

Visit ussu.ca/elections for candidate information.

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USSU Elections

Students’ voices are needed now more than ever. As the university returns to campus, students need to be involved, and that’s where you come in. If you’ve ever thought about creating a better campus environment for your fellow students, consider running for a position on the USSU executive!

Visit ussu.ca/elections for details

USSU General Election Schedule 2022

February 28 Call for nominations for Executive and Senate positions. Email communications@ussu.ca for Nomination Forms for Senate Candidates.
March 7 MANDATORY Online Orientation Meeting for all undergraduate students who wish to run for Executive at 4 pm. Chaired by the USSU Communications & Marketing Manager. Nomination Forms for Executive Candidates will be available after the Orientation Meeting. Email communications@ussu.ca for the Orientation Meeting Invite.
March 11 All Nomination forms must be emailed to communications@ussu.ca by 4:00 pm. Candidates will be emailed the ZOOM information for the Procedures Meeting. 

MANDATORY Online Procedures Meeting for Executive and Senate Nominees at 4:30 pm. Chaired by the Chief Returning Officer.

March 14 Academic standing checks for nominees.
March 17 Confirmation of academic standing.
March 21 Campaigning begins at 12:01 am.
March 30 Voting begins at 9:00 am.
March 31 Voting ends at 4:00 pm.  Deadline for formal complaints, must be emailed to the ACRO at acro@ussu.ca by 4:00 pm. 

Elections Committee meets at 4:00 pm. to discuss any disciplinary matters and to ratify the results, which will be emailed from PAWS to the ACRO by 4:30 pm.

Election results, subject to further discipline, are announced online at ussu.ca/elections

All campaign material must be removed by 11:59 pm.