U-Pass

Fall 2026 U-Pass

Fall 2026 U-Pass will be available to purchase online only beginning August 17, 2026.

ALL PURCHASES ARE FINAL, AND THERE ARE NO REFUNDS. 

Get around for less with the Golden Eagle U-Pass!

Fall 2026 Metro U-Pass Information

The Metro U-Pass gives students unlimited rides on transit systems across Los Angeles County that accept TAP, including: 

  • All Metro bus and Metro rail lines (Excludes Metrolink)
  • Foothill Transit local buses and the Silver Streak
  • City of Commerce Transit, Culver City Bus, Gardena Transit, LA DASH, Torrance Transit, Long Beach Transit, Montebello Bus Lines, Norwalk Transit, Pasadena Transit, and Santa Monica Big Blue Bus  

The Fall 2026 U-Pass costs $99 and is valid August 24, 2026 – January 24, 2027 (22 Weeks). The program is subsidized by Metro and Cal State LA Transportation Services.

Fall 2026 Sales Process

Students may now load their U-Pass directly onto the Metro TAP App, allowing you to use your phone as your fare card. This eliminates the need to carry a physical TAP U-Pass card.

Please read the all activation instructions carefully.


All U-Pass purchases are final and non-refundable.

A unique 6-digit activation code is generated when you complete your online purchase.
You must activate this code on the first day of classes on August 24, 2026.  IMPORTANT - PLEASE DO NOT ACTIVATE THE CODE EARLIER THAN THIS DATE.

Where to Find Your 6-Digit Code

You can locate your PERMIT/CODE#:

  • On your purchase receipt, next to the PERMIT/CODE#
  • On the emailed receipt, next to the PERMIT/CODE#
  • In your parking account under PERMITS → All Active Permits → Permit #

For more help, visit:  Where can I find my PERMIT/CODE # Activation Code?

  1. Complete the mandatory Metro Survey for first-time users.
  2. Forward your Metro confirmation email to [email protected] with the subject line: New U-Pass Confirmation.
  3. Commuter Services will reply within 1–2 business days with instructions on how to complete your purchase.

Returning users who already have a U-Pass can renew online:

  1. Log in to calstatela.aimsparking.com using campus credentials.
  2. Select Purchase U-Pass.
  3. Follow the prompts to complete your purchase.
  4. You will receive a confirmation email from [email protected] with your 6-digit activation code.
  5. Your receipt will have a 6-digit activation code listed next to PERMIT/CODE#.
  6. Download the Metro TAP App and activate your code.
  7. Your pass becomes active on August 24, 2026.

You must activate this code on the first day of classes on August 24, 2026, or anytime after this date when you make your purchase.  IMPORTANT - PLEASE DO NOT ACTIVATE THE CODE EARLIER THAN THIS DATE.

For all users who prefer a mobile U-Pass:

  1. Download the Metro TAP App.
  2. Log in or create a TAP account.
  3. Select Add TAP Card to Wallet.
  4. Choose Use Code.
  5. Enter your 6-digit PERMIT/CODE# (usable one time only). You must activate this code on the first day of classes on August 24, 2026, or anytime after this date when you make your purchase.  IMPORTANT - PLEASE DO NOT ACTIVATE THE CODE EARLIER THAN THIS DATE.
  6. Your U-Pass will be active on the first day of classes.

View the full Mobile U-Pass Activation Instructions for additional help.

For returning users who are still using their physical TAP U-Pass card:

Important: If you have already activated your code in the TAP App, you cannot activate it on a physical card.

  1. Visit www.taptogo.net/calstatelaUPASS
  2. Enter your 20-digit TAP card number on the back of your physical card.
  3. Enter your 6-digit activation code from your receipt
  4. Hit Submit
  5. Your card will now be valid to use for Fall 2026

Note: The activation code can be used only once. You must activate this code on the first day of classes on August 24, 2026, or anytime after this date when you make your purchase.  IMPORTANT - PLEASE DO NOT ACTIVATE THE CODE EARLIER THAN THIS DATE.

If you lose your physical U-Pass card, contact [email protected] for instructions and authorization to purchase a replacement. A replacement fee applies.

For any questions, please contact Commuter Services at (323) 343-5277.

Please also review the Fall 2026 U-Pass Proration Schedule for partial rates.

Fall 2026 U-Pass Proration Schedule

Please view the Fall 2026 U-Pass Proration Schedule below.

Date PurchasedPriceWeeks Valid
August 24, 2026 - August 30, 2026$ 99.0022 Weeks
August 31, 2026 - September 6, 2026$ 94.5021 Weeks
September 7, 2026 - September 13, 2026$ 90.0020 Weeks
September 14, 2026 - September 20, 2026$ 85.5019 Weeks
September 21, 2026 - September 27, 2026$ 81.0018 Weeks
September 28, 2026 - October 4, 2026$ 76.5017 Weeks
October 5, 2026 - October 11, 2026$ 72.0016 Weeks
October 12, 2026 - October 18, 2026$ 67.5015 Weeks
October 19, 2026 - October 25, 2026$ 63.0014 Weeks
October 26, 2026 - November 1, 2026$ 58.5013 Weeks
November 2, 2026 - November 8, 2026$ 54.0012 Weeks
November 9, 2026 - November 15, 2026$ 49.5011 Weeks
November 16, 2026 - November 22, 2026$ 45.0010 Weeks
November 23, 2026 - November 29, 2026$ 40.509 Weeks
November 30, 2026 - December 6, 2026$ 36.008 Weeks
December 7, 2026 - December 13, 2026$ 31.507 Weeks
December 14, 2026 - December 20, 2026$ 27.006 Weeks
December 21, 2026 - December 27, 2026$ 22.505 Weeks
December 28, 2026 - January 3, 2027$ 18.004 Weeks
January 4, 2027 - January 10, 2027$ 13.503 Weeks
January 11, 2027 - January 17, 2027$ 9.002 Weeks
January 18, 2027 - January 24, 2027$ 4.501Week

U-Pass FAQ’s

All currently enrolled students are eligible.

No, students cannot possess a Cal State LA semester parking permit and a valid U-Pass at the same time.

 

Yes, you must have a valid Cal State LA student ID. If you do not have your campus ID, you must obtain one from the campus OneStop office.

 

For Fall 2026 semester, the U-Pass will cost $99.

 

U-Pass is valid on all local Metro bus and rail, as well as Foothill Silver Streak (between El Monte and Union Station only), Culver City Bus, GTrans, LA DASH, Torrance Transit, Long Beach Transit, Montebello Bus Lines, Norwalk Transit, Pasadena Transit, and Big Blue Bus.

 

U-Pass is not valid on Metrolink. U-Pass is valid on all local Metro bus and rail, as well as Foothill Silver Streak (between El Monte and Union Station only), Culver City Bus, GTrans, LA DASH, Torrance Transit, Long Beach Transit, Montebello Bus Lines, Norwalk Transit, Pasadena Transit, and Big Blue Bus.

 

For the Fall 2026 semester, no physical U-Pass cards will be distributed.  Students must download the Metro TAP App and activate the digital U-Pass using the activation code on their receipt.  Students who have lost their physical U-Pass and are requesting a replacement will no longer be issued a card.  If you have questions, please contact Commuter Services by email at [email protected]

For the Fall 2026 semester, the U-Pass is valid for 22 weeks beginning August 24, 2026 to January 24, 2027.

Yes, but we strongly recommend that you load the U-Pass that was originally issued to you when you purchased your first U-Pass. This will help your record with Commuter Services stay current and up to date.

 

Each student must activate their U-Pass after their on-line purchase with a unique 6-digit PERMIT/CODE # from their on-line receipt within 24 hours from purchase. The failure to do so will not make the U-Pass valid on the first day of classes.

 

For digital UPasses, visit TAP App (taptogo.net) For Physical UPass Users, visit https://www.taptogo.net/calstatelaUPASS

 

When an on-line purchase has been made for a U-Pass, this unique 6-digit code PERMIT/CODE # will be generated. This PERMIT/CODE # can be found:

  • On your receipt, next to the PERMIT/CODE#
  • On the emailed receipt, next to the PERMIT/CODE#
  • After you make your on-line purchase in your parking account under the PERMITS on the upper left-hand top of the page, then under the All Active Permits section under “PERMIT#".

 

Contact Commuter Services by email at [email protected]

 

This code can only be used once and must be activated within one business day after purchase.

 

Once activated, the the U-Pass can't be added to the app or removed from the app and added to a TAP Card. However, when the semester ends, then your U-Pass card can be added to your mobile device with a new activation code.

 

Contact Commuter Services by email at [email protected]

 

All lost U-Passes must be reported lost/stolen to Commuter Services first via email at [email protected]. The replacement cost is $25.

The U-Pass is a Metro transit pass sold by Cal State LA and is a non-refundable item. All sales for U-Pass are final.

Enrollment must be completed first to purchase a U-Pass.

For more information contact Transportation Services via email or call (323) 343-5277.

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