Opus Card

Important

Please note for new students, you must obtain your digital or physical student ID first as that is the picture that will be used for your OPUS card.

Full-time students

Note

Buy Online

If you meet the criteria below, you can get your card online through Omnivox as of Tuesday, August 01, 2023.

Do I need to get a new photo OPUS card?

First, check your OPUS card’s expiry date before ordering a new one. For students under 16, the renewal period may vary. If your card expires on or before October 31, you can get a new card now.

To request your reduce fare student OPUS card, you have to:

Be a full-time student
Finalized your course registration
Have your Dawson Student ID card – the OPUS card uses your ID card photo
- NOTE: Student ID pictures are available to OPUS after 9 a.m. the day after they are taken.
Have a Quebec mailing address
Be under 65 years old.

Payment

Only Visa and Mastercard credit cards with Quebec mailing addresses will be accepted for payment.
Cost of the OPUS card is $15.

Procedure

To order your card using the Omnivox Mobile Application, select:

To order your card using a computer, log into the MyDawson Portal and click on the link Reduced fare OPUS Card under My Omnivox Services

Follow the instructions.

The photo on your student card will be used for your OPUS card. The card will be mailed to your home within seven business days.

If you are unable to do it online, you have two other options to get your OPUS card: by mail or at the STM photo studio (1755 Berri Street). For the photo studio, you must make an appointment first.