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
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 2nd floor of the Hopkins Bloomberg Center in the Student Services Suite or email [email protected].
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.