U-Pass - discounted student unlimited transit pass

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

NOTE: Fall 2018 U-Pass sales start August 1 - always re-order BEFORE the new semester starts to avoid a gap in service.

Order Fall 2018 U-Pass   

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

Terms & On-Sale Dates

Summer 2018: May 13 - August 26 (on sale April 23, 2018)
Fall Semester 2018: August 27, 2018 - January 21, 2019 (on sale August 1, 2018)
Spring Semester 2019: January 22 - May 15, 2019 (on sale December 3, 2018)
Summer 2019: May 16 - August 26. 2019

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)
• St. Paul Student Center Information Desk (hours)

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.