Fall 2022 U-Pass

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The Commuter Services Office provides faculty, staff, and students with an extensive Rideshare Program. The following programs are available to assist you in your commute to Cal State LA.

Fall 2022 U-Pass

Fall 2022 U-Pass will be available August 3rd through your Parking Portal via MyCalStateLA or at calstatela.aimsparking.com

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

U-Pass Program - Fall 2022

The Metro U-Pass is a reduced-fare transit pass, offering college students unlimited rides on any Metro system in LA County that accepts TAP, including all Metro bus and rail, all Foothill Transit local buses county-wide including the Foothill Silver Streak (at all departing stations), 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’s Big Blue Bus

How much does the U-Pass cost?

The Fall 2022 Metro U-Pass is $125 and is valid from August 22, 2022, to January 29, 2023, for a total of 23 weeks. The U-Pass is subsidized by Metro, Student Union, Cal State LA Parking & Transportation Services, and the Student Success Fee.

Please note the following:

All Metro U-Pass sales are final – No Refunds.
Commuter Services is not responsible for lost or stolen U-Pass TAP cards.
This program is offered only to currently enrolled Cal State LA students
Students cannot possess a Cal State LA semester parking permit and an active U-Pass concurrently
Students must meet the eligibility requirements at the time of purchase
Students must have a Cal State LA ID when purchasing and/or retrieving a U-Pass
U-Passes will continue to be sold at a prorated rate throughout the semester (see sales schedule below)
Metro U-Pass is not valid on Metrolink trains

IMPORTANT - Due to COVID-19 and campus protocols, U-Pass purchases will only be available online.

Renew U-Pass (for students who previously purchased a U-Pass card)

Renew U-Pass (for students who previously purchased a U-Pass card)
Purchase your Fall U-Pass online beginning August 3, 2022, through your Parking Portal via MyCalStateLA or at calstatela.aimsparking.com
Your U-Pass will automatically reload effective August 22, 2022. PLEASE NOTE - All U-Pass renewals that are purchased by 12 pm on Friday, August 19, 2022, will be activated and effective August 24, 2022, if all eligibility requirements are met.
For all Fall U-Pass online purchases after August 22, 2022, your U-Pass will be loaded and ready to use after it has been activated by Metro within 2-3 business days after initial purchase.
If you lost your U-Pass, you must pay the replacement fee before receiving clearance to purchase a new pass. Please contact [email protected].edu for further information and how to report your lost U-Pass.
If you have previously reported a U-Pass lost and were issued a replacement U-Pass by Commuter Services, the lost pass reported cannot be activated by Metro. Please make sure you discard the old pass if it has been found.

First-Time U-Pass Purchasers

YOU MUST complete the online Metro Survey (this is mandatory for first-time participation in the program)
You will then receive an email from [email protected] with instructions on purchasing your U-Pass
All purchases must be completed online
After purchase, you may pick up your U-Pass in-person at the Department of Public Safety, located in Lot 1. Dates and hours to pick U-Pass in person are Monday thru Friday 9 am to 4 pm.
You must have Cal State LA ID when purchasing and/or retrieving your U-Pass

For additional questions on U-Pass, please contact Commuter Services at (323) 343-5277.

Reminder: Metro requires all passengers to wear non-medical masks or other facial covering and maintain appropriate social distance from other passengers

Please view the Fall 2022 U-Pass Proration Schedule below.

**Fall 2022 U-Pass Proration Schedule**
Date Purchased	Price	Weeks Valid
Aug 22 - Aug 28, 2022	$125.00	23 Weeks
Aug 29 - Sept 4, 2022	$125.00	22 Weeks
Sept 5 - Sept 11, 2022	$125.00	21 Weeks
Sept 12 - Sept 18, 2022	$125.00	20 Weeks
Sept 19 - Sept 25, 2022	$125.00	19 Weeks
Sept 26 - Oct 2, 2022	$125.00	18 Weeks
Oct 3 - Oct 9, 2022	$114.75	17 Weeks
Oct 10 - Oct 16, 2022	$108.00	16 Weeks
Oct 17 - Oct 23, 2022	$101.25	15 Weeks
Oct 24 - Oct 30, 2022	$94.50	14 Weeks
Oct 31 - Nov 6, 2022	$87.75	13 Weeks
Nov 7 - Nov 13, 2022	$ 81.00	12 Weeks
Nov 14 - Nov 20, 2022	$ 74.25	11 Weeks
Nov 21, 2022 - Nov 27, 2022	$ 67.50	10 Weeks
Nov 28 - Dec 4, 2022	$ 60.75	9 Weeks
Dec 5 - Dec 11, 2022	$ 54.00	8 Weeks
Dec 12 - Dec 18, 2022	$ 47.25	7 Weeks
Dec 19 - Dec 25, 2022	$ 40.50	6 Weeks
Dec 26, 2022 - Jan 1, 2023	$ 33.75	5 Weeks
Jan 2 - Jan 8, 2023	$ 27.00	4 Weeks
Jan 9 - Jan 15, 2023	$ 20.25	3 Weeks
Jan 16 - Jan 22, 2023	$ 13.50	2 Weeks
Jan 23 - Jan 29, 2023	$ 6.75	1 Week

*For a limited time and while funds are exhausted, ASI will contribute an additional $10 discount towards the fall semester U-Pass. The discount will be applied upon purchase.

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