USC Student U-Pass: Activate Your Pass Here

USC Spring Semester U-Passes are valid from January 6, 2025 to May 25, 2025.

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Welcome to the USC U-Pass card activation page. In the form fields below please enter your TAP card number (the number on the lower right of the back of the card) and activation code sent in your U-Pass confirmation email. Once you complete these steps and hit the submit button, your TAP card will be ready for use within approximately one hour. You will need to tap your card ONCE at a Metro CPOS machine within 14 days of completing this form in order to keep the card active throughout its validity dates noted above.

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  I acknowledge that this USC U-Pass card is for my sole use and benefit and is not intended for use or distribution to any person other than myself, the individual to whom the pass was issued.