The University of Lethbridge undergraduate population has spoken, voting down the UPass initiative introduced via referendum.

In this year's referendum, 2888 of the 6825 eligible undergraduate students went to the polls, 42.32 per cent of the eligible student population. A total of 64.58 per cent (1,863) of these students selected 'NO' on the 2011 UPass Referendum voting card. The 'YES' vote received 35.42 per cent (1,022) of student support.

The defeated 2011 UPass proposal included two major additions since the last referendum in 2006. Firstly, students on practicum outside of Lethbridge, living outside the service area or taking distance learning courses were eligible to opt-out of the program. Secondly, if the proposal were to be approved, it would be subject to a one year term and would return to referendum in February 2013 for permanent approval.

Similar to 2006, the price of the UPass was to be tied to an adult monthly pass, meaning it would have cost students $77.50 per semester.

For more information about the UPass Referendum, visit www.ulsu.ca or contact the ULSU at 403-329-2222.