The Fall Quarter 2009 U-Pass distribution schedule is outlined below.

From Thursday, September 10, 2009 to Wednesday, September 16, 2009, we will be distributing Fall Quarter 2009 U-Passes (activated 9/15/09 – 12/31/09) from several campus locations. See final dates, times, and locations below.

Attention Current Full-Time Enrolled Students

Please note: The last day students can use their Summer Quarter 2009 U-Pass will be August 31, 2009, 11:59 p.m.  New U-Passes (activated 9/15/09 - 12/31/09) will be issued 9/10/09 for Fall Quarter 2009. Check TGS' U-Pass Web site for distribution times and locations.

To take full advantage of the activity fee, including being able to use the Fall U-Pass starting on September 15, 2009, students must register for Fall 2009 by 7/29/09. Students who register later than 7/29/09 will receive their U-Pass in a later distribution. More information will be provided regarding the U-Pass distribution closer to September. The deadline to register and not have FICA taken out is still September 19, 2009.

Students enrolled part-time or in TGS 512 will not be eligible for a Fall 2009 U-Pass. Should you have any questions, please see the U-Pass FAQ list or contact tgs-u-pass@northwestern.edu.

Attention New Full-Time Enrolled Students

To take full advantage of the activity fee, including being able to use the Fall U-Pass starting on September 15, 2009, students must obtain their WildCard  by Friday, August 28, 2009 and inform The Graduate School that they have done so. The photo from your WildCard will be sent to CTA to make your U-Pass. The other services will not be activated on your WildCard until you matriculate in mid-September. Students who obtain their WildCard later than 8/28/09 will receive their U-Pass in a later distribution.

EVANSTON LOCATIONS

Students enrolled at the Evanston Campus will have various opportunities to pick up their U-Passes. Please bring your WildCARD for identification purposes to one of the following locations: (Note that dates and times are specific to each location.)

• McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science: Thursday, September 10, 2009 (from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.) and Friday, September 11, 2009 (from 10 a.m-2 p.m). U-Passes will be distributed on the first floor just inside the Tech main entrance, between LR2 and LR3.
• Norris University Center (FOR NEW STUDENTS ONLY):  Monday, September 14, 2009 (1-3p.m.) at NU Beginnings in the Louis Room (2nd floor).
• Norris University Center, Cashier's Office: Monday, September 14, 2009 (9a.m.-noon), Tuesday, September 15, 2009 and Wednesday, September 16, 2009 (from 9 a.m - 4p.m.) on the first floor, far left of Starbucks, the Box Office, and SOFO accounts.            NOTE TO GRADUATE STUDENTS: Please go directly to the Cashier's Office service window to avoid being confused with other lines that may have formed for the Norris Box Office or the Student Organization Finance Office.
• The Graduate School, Evanston Campus: Thursday, September 17, 2009 and afterwards (from 8:30 a.m - 5 p.m.). all remaining Evanston Campus U-Passes will be distributed at  633 Clark, in the Clock tower building, North Tower, 1st floor (across from Burger King).
   

CHICAGO LOCATIONS

U-Passes will be distributed to Chicago Campus students from several locations on Chicago Campus.

• The IGP, MSTP, Genetic Counseling, NUIN, and Clinical Psychology Offices will distribute U-Passes to students in their program, beginning Thursday, September 10, 2009, until they have all have been claimed.
• Students in Epidemiology/Biostatistics: MS, and BME Chicago campus students will receive U-Passes via arrangements made with The Graduate School.

All late Chicago Campus U-Passes will arrive at The Graduate School in Evanston and arrangements will be made for Chicago Campus pickups.

For the Summer Quarter 2009, The Graduate School's Chicago Campus office will be open by appointment only.

Additional Information 

1. U-Passes are reissued summer, fall, and winter quarters.
2. U-Passes will be deactivated for the first three weeks in September due to summer and holiday breaks.
3. U-Passes issued for summer quarter 2009 will be effective every day, all day, June 18-August 31, 2009, and for fall quarter 2009, September 15, 2009 - December 31, 2009.
4. Students enrolled in 512 (continuous registration), 513, 514, 510 (Co-op internship) 506, 507, 508 and those with other less-than-full-time registration will not be charged the activity fee and are NOT eligible for the activities described in this announcement.
5. Students who are enrolling full-time for the first time during any quarter may get access to the U-Pass. Please obtain a Wild Card and e-mail tgs-u-pass@northwestern.edu so your information can be submitted to CTA and a U-Pass can be created for you.
6. Students who have asked to not have their personal information released by the University will not be able to take advantage of their photos being electronically sent to CTA for the U-Pass; these students will have to obtain their U-Pass directly from CTA.