Fall 2023 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 2023 U-Pass

Fall 2023 U-Pass will be available August 7, 2023, through your Parking Portal via MyCalStateLA or at calstatela.aimsparking.com

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U-Pass Program - Fall 2023

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 Fall 2023 Metro U-Pass is $110.75 and is valid from August 21, 2023, to January 28, 2024, 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 - U-Pass purchases are only 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 7, 2023, through your Parking Portal viaMyCalStateLA or at calstatela.aimsparking.com. A service fee for credit card transactions will apply.
• Your U-Pass will automatically reload effective August 21, 2023. PLEASE NOTE - All U-Pass renewals that are purchased by 12 pm on Friday, August 18, 2023, will be activated and effective August 21, 2023, if all eligibility requirements are met.
• For all Fall U-Pass online purchases after August 18, 2023, after 12 pm, your U-Pass will be loaded and ready to use after it has been activated by Metro on August 22 by 3 pm if purchased over the weekend.
• If you lost your U-Pass, you must pay the replacement fee before receiving clearance to purchase a new pass. Please contact CommuterServices@calstatela.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 CommuterServices@calstatela.edu with instructions on purchasing your U-Pass
• All purchases must be completed online. A service fee for credit card transactions will apply.
• 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.

Please view the Fall 2023 U-Pass Proration Schedule below.

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