U-PASS at PCC
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?
- Complete the Metro survey form. This is only required for new U-PASS users.
- Provide survey confirmation (email or paper) to Student Business Services, B-203, OR Foothill Campus Admin Office 102
- 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.
- 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.
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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?
- 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
- 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
- Provide proof of enrollment and your PCC ID with the Metro Sticker intact. You do not need to complete the Metro survey again.
- 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.