The U-PASS will be available for FREE to all students enrolled in Fall 2025. We anticipate there will be a fee for SPRING 2026. More information will be posted later in the year.

Fall 2025 U-Pass

  • The FALL 2025 U-PASS is valid from Aug 18, 2025, to Feb. 21, 2025
  • PCC Students enrolled in at least one (1) unit for FALL 2025 are eligible to pick up a U-PASS for FALL 2025.
  • Non-credit students, please show proof of enrollment

When Can I Get a U-PASS?

The Fall 2025 PCC U-PASS will be available for pick up starting Monday, AUG 18, 2025. The last day to pick up a U-PASS is at 3:00 PM on FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 12, 2025

Where Can I Use the U-PASS?

The U-PASS is valid on the following transit providers:

  • Metro trains (A, B, C, E, D, and K lines)
  • Metro buses (including the G and J lines)
  • Pasadena Transit
  • Foothill Transit (local and Silver Streak)
  • Culver City Bus
  • Gardena Transit
  • LADOT DASH
  • Long Beach Transit
  • Montebello Bus
  • Norwalk Transit
  • Santa Monica Big Blue Bus
  • Torrance Transit

How Do I Get a U-PASS?

  1. Complete the Metro survey form. This is only required for new U-PASS users.
  2. Provide survey confirmation (email or paper) to Student Business Services, B-203, OR Foothill Campus Admin Office 102
  3. You must bring your physical PCC Lancercard ID. If you don't have a PCC Lancercard, visit the LancerID website to learn how to get one.
  4. Show your class schedule to the staff to verify that you are enrolled in at least 1 unit, for credit students. If you are a non-credit student, please show proof of enrollment. The staff will then affix the pre-loaded U-PASS sticker onto your Lancercard ID. The sticker will not be valid on any other form of ID.
  5. Be sure to tap your U-PASS at any Metro, Pasadena or Foothill Transit station to activate your pass. You must tap your U-PASS at least one time within 15 days of receiving it for it to be activated. 

How Do I Renew My U-PASS for FALL 2025?

  1. If you have a U-PASS from the SUMMER 2025 semester, it will expire on AUGUST 17, 2025. FALL 2025 passes will be available on AUGUST 18, 2025
  2. To reactivate your pass for an upcoming semester, bring your U-PASS to either B203 on the Colorado Campus or Admin Room 102 at the Foothill Campus. Last day to renew your U-PASS is at 4:30 pm on SEPTEMBER 12, 2025
  3. Provide proof of enrollment and your PCC ID with the Metro Sticker intact. You do not need to complete the Metro survey again.
  4. Tap your card at a Metro station or bus within 15 days of receiving your pass.

What If I Lose or Damage My U-PASS?

If your U-PASS is lost, damaged, or stolen, you can purchase a replacement for $50 at Student Business Services, B-203 ONLY. The Foothill location cannot provide a replacement U-PASS. Please come to the Colorado Campus. 

Refunds

No refunds will be given for the U-PASS. It is not redeemable for any cash value.

Dropping Classes or Non-payment of Student Activity Fee

Students who received a U-PASS but drop, or are dropped, from all of their courses, will have their U-PASS deactivated. Also, students who request a refund of their Student Activity Fee will not be eligible to receive a U-PASS. 


 For further questions, please contact The Office of Student Life at pccstudentlife@pasadena.edu or 626-585-7384 or Student Business Services at sbs@pasadena.edu or 626-585-7336.