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Student OPUS Card

(Reduced-Fare Public Transit)

Take the bus or metro? Say goodbye to waiting in line!
You can now order your from Minerva

Note: With this online feature, there will be no STM Tournée at the Downtown or Macdonald campuses.

Eligibility

Before ordering the card in Minerva, you must meet the following criteria:

  • Have a Quebec mailing address and valid phone number recorded in Minerva that is not expired - your card will be mailed to this address
  • Have a valid student ID card
  • Be registered as a full-time McGill student (Research Trainees are not considered full-time McGill students), as per the table below
  • Be under 65 years of age as of October 31 of the academic year

=> A $15 fee will be charged to issue the card - payable by credit card only

How to Order Your Card

  1. Sign in to Minerva
  2. Under the Student Menu menu, select "Order your reduced-Fare OPUS Card"
  3. After agreeing to the terms and conditions, you will be redirected to the STM website where you will pay the $15 fee**
  4. Your reduced-fare OPUS Card will be mailed to you directly by the (allow 7 business days)

If you are not eligible to order your card in Minerva or are unable to pay by credit card,
you will need to go to the .

** Ensure your browser is not blocking pop-up windows as the STM site opens in a new window

Full-time Requirements

Date on which you order your card

Registration eligibility
Between ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½appst and December 19th Must be full-time in both Fall and Winter semesters
Between December 20th and April 30th Must be full-time in Winter semester
Between May 1st and July 31st Must be full-time in Summer semester

Consent

When completing the order in Minerva, you must consent to the following information being shared with the STM:

Need help?

  • Refer to our FAQ
  • Refer to the Help file in Minerva in the 'Order your Reduced-Fare OPUS Card' form. Don’t forget to ensure your phone number and Quebec mailing address are recorded correctly.
  • If you’re having trouble with Minerva, contact Service Point for assistance.
  • For eligibility, payment or mailing issues, contact the .
  • To order a replacement for a lost or damaged card, you will need to visit the .

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