U-Pass(students)

U-Pass - discounted student unlimited transit pass

Deeply-discounted metro-area transit pass for students at just $114 a semester.

NOTE: Spring 2020 U-Pass sales started November 28 - always re-order BEFORE the new semester starts to avoid a gap in service.

Just a Heads Up - Students who renew their U-Pass may be prompted to replace their pass. Metro Transit requires replacement of old-style U-Passes with no additional fee.

Order Spring 2020 U-Pass

The buspass system is unavailable each night from 1-5 am for server maintenance.

Terms & On-Sale Dates

Spring Semester 2020: January 21 - May 13, 2020 (on sale November 28, 2019)
Summer 2020: May 14 - August 30, 2020 (on sale April 21, 2020)
Fall Semester 2020: August 31, 2020 - January 18, 2021 (on sale August 7, 2020)

Helpful tip! Do you have your U Card and U-Pass in the same holder? Are you using them together at the Go-To reader?
If so, there is a chip in the U Card that interferes with the reading of U-Pass.
If not, your U-Pass may be defective. You can order a replacement U-Pass at buspass.umn.edu. Turn in your current U-Pass when picking up your new one and you won't be charged the $7.00 replacement fee.

Features

Unlimited rides – 24/7
Renewable online each semester
Good on all regular route bus lines and light rail
- Additional fare may be needed for Northstar #888
  - Stored value MUST be added to U-Pass to cover the difference in fare between the $3.25 that U-Pass covers and the actual fare price
  - Without stored value added to U-Pass, the reader will not accept U-Pass and the rider has to pay full fare
U-Pass can save you up to 71%
Qualifies you for the Guaranteed Ride Home program

Payment

Cost is $114 per semester
Charges are automatically posted to your student account. (U-Pass charges are not eligible for the Installment Payment Plan. Payment must be made in full by the due date.) Student account information

Eligibility – Students must:

Be registered for a current semester credit-bearing course on the Twin Cities campus.
Have paid the transportation fee.
Possess a valid U Card with a valid student ID number.

It is NOT possible to get a U-Pass if you don't have a U Card.

Have an active U of M Internet account with ID and password.
U of M Internet account information
Work less than 30 hours if employed at a University staff/faculty position.
(See the exceptions.)

Pick-up

For fastest turnaround, pick up your pass at one of the distribution centers below. Passes can also be mailed before the cut-off date.

Coffman Memorial Union Information Desk (hours) - NOTE: Coffman Information Desk will be closed until further notice due to COVID-19.
St. Paul Student Center Information Desk (hours) - NOTE: Saint Paul Student Center Information Desk will be closed until further notice due to COVID-19.

Summer U-Pass

To qualify, students must:

Possess a valid U Card with a valid student ID number.
Have an active U of M Internet account with ID and password.
U of M Internet account information
Work less than 30 hours if employed at a University staff/faculty position.
(See the exceptions.)
Register for a summer semester credit-bearing course and paid the transportation fee OR have been registered for the previous spring semester credit-bearing course and paid the transportation fee.

Damaged, Lost or Stolen Passes

Fill out the online form to obtain a replacement card. Replacements can be picked up at either Coffman Memorial Union or St. Paul Student Center within a few hours. Customers requesting a replacement for a lost or stolen pass will be assessed a $7 fee. Damaged passes will be exchanged for a new one. If you have questions, contact the U-Pass coordinator at buspass@umn.edu.

Lost your U-Pass?

Request a replacement
The buspass system is unavailable each night from 1-5 am for server maintenance.

Renewing a U-Pass?

HELPFUL TIP: order your pass in advance! Our system needs three days to re-activate passes. If you use your pass early, the three day waiting period starts over. Plan ahead and order your U-Pass before you need to use it!