Students can request recurring passes directly, giving them more flexibility while helping staff save time and reduce manual work.
This article walks you through how to request a recurring pass and what to expect.
🔁 What Is a Recurring Pass?
A recurring pass is a pass that repeats on a regular schedule - daily, weekly, or on selected days. It’s useful for situations like recurring appointments, regular check-ins, or ongoing permissions.
Previously, students could only schedule or activate recurring passes. Now, students can also request them. (Updated May 25)
☝🏽Note - A pass should have the recurring option enabled from the school side. If you do not see the option to enable recurrence for a pass, please ask your school to make a pass recurring from the pass type setting.
🧑🎓 How to Request a Recurring Pass
Students can easily request a new pass through the Orah mobile app. Follow the steps below to create a pass and set up any recurrence options if needed.
Step 1: Open the Orah App
When you open the app, you’ll land on the Home screen, which displays your account information, key features, and any assigned tasks.
From here, you’ll see a toolbar at the bottom of the screen with several icons:
Home
New (+)
Notifications
Profile
Step 2: Create a New Request
Tap the “+” (New) icon at the bottom center of the toolbar.
This will open a new screen showing the available request types:
Mood Check
Location
Pass
Form
Tap Pass to start creating a new pass request.
Step 3: Select the Pass Type
On the New Pass screen, choose the type of pass you wish to request (e.g. Weekly Swimming, Weekend Leave, Day Campus Visit, etc.).
You’ll then be prompted to enter key details such as:
Location (e.g. Boarding Campus, Day Campus, or Off Campus)
Departure Time
Return Time
Ensure that all required fields are completed before proceeding.
Step 4: Set the Recurrence
Under the Recurrence section, choose whether your pass is a:
One-off Pass, or
Recurring Pass
If you select Recurring Pass, you can specify how frequently the pass should repeat (e.g. Weekly, Monthly).
You can also set an End Date (e.g. Never, or a specific date).
This feature is especially useful for activities that happen regularly, such as weekly sports sessions or recurring off-campus commitments.
Step 5: Submit Your Request
After reviewing all details, tap Submit to send your pass request for approval.
You’ll receive a notification once your request has been approved or if further information is required.
Request will be sent to school, once endorsed/approved by parents/staff, the first pass will be created right away, and future ones will follow your selected schedule.
View Recurring Pass Request
Students will see:
Once the request is created, you can see the details of the pass by
Click on View Pass/Excuse immediately after sending the request
Under the Passes section
On the Home Page
Under Notification
Auto-Creation After Approval
Once your request is approved by staff, future passes will automatically be created according to the recurrence you selected (e.g., every Wednesday and Friday).Manage or End Recurrence Anytime
You can tap on the active or scheduled pass and use the “End Recurrence” option if you no longer need it.
View immediately after requesting 
| Under the Pass section 
| On the Home Page 
| Under Notification  |
☝🏽Note - Activating and canceling a pass depends on the settings of the pass set by the school.
Staff will see:
A recurring icon next to your request
Full recurrence details in the request modal
A button labeled “Approve Recurring Pass”
Once approved, the pass will continue based on the pattern you set—no need to re-request each time.
🔚 Ending a Recurring Pass
You can stop a recurring pass at any time:
Open your existing pass request or schedule from the app.
Tap STOP Recurrence.
Confirm the action.
This stops any future passes from being created in the series.
Benefits
Reduces errors – details come straight from you
Greater flexibility – manage your recurring needs directly
If you don’t see the recurring pass option, it may not be enabled for that pass type. Contact your school admin or support team for help. Need more help? Reach out to us through the in-app chat or email support@orah.com.