Summer 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.

Summer 2022 U-Pass

Summer 2022 U-Pass will be available May 23rd online

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

U-Pass Program - Summer 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, as well as all Foothill Transit local buses county-wide and 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 Summer 2022 Metro U-Pass is $87.75 and is valid from May 30, 2022, to August 28, 2022, for a total of 13 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 for the spring semester.

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 Summer U-Pass online beginning May 23, 2022, through your Parking Portal via MyCalStateLA or at calstatela.aimsparking.com
Your U-Pass will automatically reload effective May 30, 2022. PLEASE NOTE - All U-Pass renewals that are purchased by 12 pm on Friday, May 27, 2022, will be activated and effective May 30, 2022, if all eligibility requirements are met.
For all Summer U-Pass online purchases after May 27, 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 9am to 4pm.
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 Summer 2022 U-Pass Proration Schedule below.

**Summer 2022 U-Pass Proration Schedule**
Date Purchased	Price	Weeks Valid
May 30, 2022 - June 5, 2022	$87.75	13 Weeks
June 6, 2022 - June 12, 2022	$ 81.00	12 Weeks
June 12, 2022 - June 19, 2022	$ 74.25	11 Weeks
June 20, 2022 - June 26, 2022	$ 67.50	10 Weeks
June 27, 2022 - July 3, 2022	$ 60.75	9 Weeks
July 4, 2022 - July 10, 2022	$ 54.00	8 Weeks
July 11, 2022 - July 17, 2022	$ 47.25	7 Weeks
July 18, 2022 - July 24, 2022	$ 40.50	6 Weeks
July 25, 2022 - July 31, 2022	$ 33.75	5 Weeks
Aug 1, 2022 - Aug 7, 2022	$ 27.00	4 Weeks
Aug 8, 2022 - Aug 14, 2022	$ 20.25	3 Weeks
Aug 15, 2022 - Aug 21, 2022	$ 13.50	2 Weeks
Aug 22, 2022 - Aug 28, 2022	$ 6.75	1 Week