After confirming your eligibility, follow the steps below. To determine your eligibility, visit the student or faculty/staff instruction page.
Tap your card
To activate your Universal Transit Pass, you must tap your U Card at a Light Rail Station or Rapid Bus Transit Station. When first tapping your U Card, you should hear a loud beep and a flash "GO".
If you see "GO"
Your pass has been activated. Enjoy its benefits through the end of the semester!
If you do not see "GO"
If you don't see the "GO" message, tap your U Card twice at least one hour apart at any location above. When you first tap, you will receive a message that says "Invalid." On the second tap, you will receive a "GO" message and hear a loud beep. Tapping for the second time before a full hour is up will cause the process to restart—so make sure to wait at least one full hour between taps.