Washington Metro UPass College Student Program

Washington Metro UPass College Student Program

UPass is Metro's college program giving students unlimited rides on Metrorail and Metrobus throughout the semester. U-Pass is included in the cost of tuition at participating schools (equivalent to $1 per day).

UPass Active Dates

  • Fall 2025: August 18-December 19, 2025
  • Spring 2026: January 17-May 15, 2026
  • Summer 2026: May 26-July 21, 2026 (only for students enrolled full-time for the summer onsite)

Where to get UPass Cards

Orientation is the first time students will receive a new UPass card. After the first week of classes in September, students should visit the 4th floor of the Hopkins Bloomberg Center in the Student Services Suite or email Carey.Student@jhu.edu.

Who is eligible?

  • Full-time with in-person classes at the Hopkins Bloomberg Center in Washington DC.
  • Eligible students will be automatically charged a fee to their student account each term.

Policies

  • Replacements: Students can get one replacement card per year for a $20 fee.
  • To receive a replacement for a lost UPass, visit the front desk of the 4 floor Student Services Suite.
  • The pass is valid for the registered user only. You cannot lend or transfer your UPass to another person.
  • Students cannot opt out of the UPass program. 

Can I put my UPass on my phone? 

  • You can put your UPass in your Apple Wallet by following these instructions from WMATA.
  • Note: If you transfer your UPass to your phone, the physical plastic card will become deactivated so that you can only use the UPass on your phone. 

Links

Quick facts

  • The goal of the program is to save you money on Metro, avoid the hassles of driving, and help us take cars off the road for a cleaner environment.
  • The pass is good for any type of trip: to school, work, internships, recreational events, and personal trips.
  • The pass does not cover parking fees at Metro stations. U·Pass holders must use a separate SmarTrip card and pay the “Non-Rider” parking fees at Metro Stations.
  • If you are a returning student, your card from the previous year has been deactivated permanently. You will have to pick up a new card.
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