Summer 2024 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 2024 U-Pass

Summer 2024 U-Pass will be available May 25, 2024 online only

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

U-Pass Program - Summer 2024

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 buses 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 2024 Metro U-Pass is $69.00 and is valid from May 27, 2024, to August 18, 2024. The U-Pass is subsidized by Metro, The University Student Union, Cal State LA. Transportation Services, and the Student Success Fee. Don't miss out on getting your Summer U-Pass!

 

SUMMER 2024 SALES PROCESS

Students can now opt to have their U-Pass for the Summer semester using the Metro TAP App. This new transition will allow students to use a mobile device for their fare, thus elimination the need to carry a physical TAP U-Pass card.

PLEASE TAKE A FEW MINUTES TO READ THIS INFORMATION CAREFULLY TO UNDERSTAND THIS PROCESS.

ALL PURCHASES ARE FINAL AND THERE ARE NO REFUNDS.

A 6-digit code will be required to activate your semester U-Pass. This code will be uniquely created for you when you make your on-line purchase. This code must be activated within 24 hours from your purchase or within one business day from your purchase.

Where Can I Find the Activation Code? 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 #".

For more information on locating your Permit/Code# please visit Where can I find my PERMIT/CODE # Activation Code?

For First Time U-Pass Purchasers – Please follow these instructions
  1. Complete the mandatory Metro Survey for first-time U-Pass purchases
  2. Please forward the Metro email confirmation to [email protected] with the subject to read: New U-Pass Confirmation
  3. Commuter Services will respond to your email withing 1-2 business days with information on the next step to purchase your U-Pass.
Renewing U-Pass for Students

Enrolled students who already have previously purchased a U-Pass can renew online through the MyCalStateLA portal:

  1. Logon to calstatela.aimsparking.com using your campus credentials.
  2. Click on the icon labeled Purchase U-Pass.
  3. Follow the prompts and complete your purchase online.
  4. You will receive an email from [email protected] confirming your purchase.
  5. Your receipt will have a 6-digit activation code listed next to PERMIT/CODE#.
  6. Download the Metro TAP App on your phone, activate your 6-digit code.
  7. Your U-Pass will become effective on the first date of the Summer semester, May 27, 2024.

ACTIVATION CODE PROCEDURES (Metro APP)

For All Users (New and Renewals who prefer a Digital Card on their mobile device) activating your U-Pass using your unique 6-digit PERMIT/CODE#

Please have your receipt from purchase to follow these next set of instructions.

  1. Download the Metro TAP App on your mobile phone.
  2. Log In (if you already have a TAP Account) or create a new account on the Metro TAP App
  3. Add TAP card to wallet
  4. Add Use Code
  5. Enter the 6-digit unique PERMIT/CODE#, then continue PLEASE NOTE: This 6-digit code can only be used one time!
  6. Your card is now activated and is valid on the first day of classes

For more information, view our Mobile U-Pass Activation Instructions.

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

ACTIVATION CODE PROCEDURES (Physical Card)

For All Users (NEW and Renewals who prefer to carry their physical card U-Pass)

Please Note: If you have already activated your PERMIT/CODE# using the Metro Tap App, you cannot activate your card doing this process.

  1. Go to www.taptogo.net/calstatelaUPASS
  2. Enter your 20 digit U-Pass card #. This is the number on the back of your TAP card
  3. Enter your 6-digit unique PERMIT/CODE# from your receipt
  4. Hit Submit
  5. Your card is now activated and is valid on the first day of classes.

PLEASE NOTE: This 6-digit PERMIT/CODE# can only be used one time!

LOST U-PASS? (Physical Card Holders only)

Lost Your U-Pass? PLEASE FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS There is replacement fee for a lost U-Pass. Contact Commuter Services at [email protected] for information and clearance to purchase a replacement.

Please view the Summer 2024 U-Pass Proration Schedule below.

Summer 2024 U-Pass Proration Schedule

Date Purchased Price Weeks Valid

May 29, 2024 - June 4, 2024

$ 69.00

12 Weeks

June 5, 2024 - June 11, 2024

$ 63.25

11 Weeks

June 12, 2024 - June 18, 2024

$ 57.50

10 Weeks

June 19, 2024 - June 25, 2024

$ 51.75

9 Weeks

June 26, 2024 - July 2, 2024

$ 46.00

8 Weeks

July 3, 2024 - July 9, 2024

$ 40.25 7 Weeks

July 10, 2024 - July 16, 2024

$ 34.50

6 Weeks

July 17, 2024 - July 23, 2024

$ 28.75

5 Weeks

July 24, 2024 - July 30, 2024

$ 23.00

4 Weeks

July 31, 2024 - Aug 6, 2024

$ 17.25

3 Weeks

Aug 7, 2024 - Aug 13, 2024

$ 11.50

2 Weeks

Aug 14, 2024 - Aug 20, 2024

$5.75 1 Week

 

FAQ’s

Your U-Pass will be loaded and ready to use after it has been activated by Metro within 2 business days after initial purchase.

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.

Due to our partnerships that bring you such a reduced rate, U-Pass sales are final and there can be no refunds.

Yes, you need to bring your Cal State LA student ID. If you do not bring your campus ID we cannot sell you a U-Pass.

Currently, the U-Pass is valid on the Foothill Silver Streak and on all Foothill Transit local lines. The U-Pass is also valid for all local Metro bus and rail, Culver City Bus, Gardena Bus Lines, LA DASH, Torrance Transit, Long Beach Transit, Montebello Bus Lines, Norwalk Transit, Pasadena Transit, and Santa Monica Big Blue Bus.

No, you must be present with your campus ID to purchase a U-Pass.

Enrollment must be completed to purchase a U-Pass.

Tap your U-Pass once before you board or upon boarding. Your pass will be activated after the first tap.

Should it continue to not read please contact Commuter Services at (323)343-5277.

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

Contact Commuter Services via email. There is a $25.00 fee to replace the first lost U-Pass. You will be charged the prorated face value for all additional lost U-Passes.

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

Commuter Services Office
Hours and Location:
Public Safety Building
(323) 343-5277
Monday - Friday: 8am - 5pm

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All of the above information is subject to change without notice

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