Universal U-PASS
Eligible UW Tacoma students who pay the Service & Activities Fee (SAF) are automatically U-PASS members and pay the U-PASS fee.
The program encourages students to utilize public transportation and shift the campus commute mode to more sustainable options, making a direct impact as fewer students choose to drive and park around campus. It is through incentives and programs like this that Transportation Services strives to reduce the university's carbon footprint and move toward a more sustainable future.
Under the Memorandum of Understanding, the following students are automatically U-PASS members through universal student U-PASS:
- Students registered in state-funded courses (except students who are part of the state tuition exemption program); and
- Students registered for classes and enrolled in a fee based degree major through Professional & Continuing Education (PCE) who pay the Services and Activities Fee (SAF).
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Students not eligible for a universal U-PASS can purchase U-PASS membership.
Student U-PASS Update - Autumn 2021
With the start of the Fall Quarter, U-PASS is back up and running for all eligible students!
No need to enroll, all Husky IDs for eligible students are automatically activated about 1 week prior to the start of each quarter.
If you have further questions or feedback, please email Transportation Services at transit@uw.edu.
When Can I Use My U-PASS?
New Members
If you registered for class nine or more days before the start of the quarter, you can use your U-PASS one week prior to quarter start.
If you registered less than nine days before the start of the quarter, you can use your U-PASS 12-24 hours after registering.
Continuing Members
To maintain your U-PASS activation between quarters, you must be registered for classes nine days prior to the next quarter start. If you do not do this, your U-PASS will be deactivated and will be reactivated for transit 12 to 24 hours after you register.
Not registered for Autumn quarter? Unfortunately, you will not be eligible for the Universal U-PASS, but you may be eligible to purchase a TEMP Pass if you meet the criteria for a UW temporary or hourly employee. Email transit@uw.edu for more information.
Fees and Purchasing
Students not eligible for a universal U-PASS can purchase a U-PASS membership.
Student U-PASS Fee
- $45.00 for currently enrolled students
- $20.00 for currently enrolled students that reside within Thurston County
Employee U-PASS
- As of July 1st 2022, all permanent employee UPASS fees are fully subsidized. (You get the benefits at no extra cost for you!)