Additional Information — Student RTA U-Pass Program No Longer Available at CSU

July 30, 2025

Dear campus community,

Earlier today, students were notified that we are ending the RTA U-Pass program at CSU. Following that communication, students who often utilized the U-Pass program reached out to share their surprise and concern regarding this announcement. I wanted to follow up on this morning’s message to provide some clarification and additional information.

In previous years, all CSU students registered for classes were charged an RTA U-Pass fee, granting them an RTA transit pass each semester. However, state regulations no longer allow us to charge this fee for all students as a part of our billing process. As a result, our RTA U-Pass program is ending as of the Summer 2025 semester. Students will no longer be charged a fee for this program, and fall semester bills have been adjusted to reflect this change.

Students, I recognize that this morning’s message caused concern, especially for those of you who frequently use RTA transit. I am truly sorry for the stress this is causing, including the unexpected financial hardship caused by the abrupt nature of this change. While we cannot control the state regulations that impact the student fee structure, we are working internally on options to lessen the immediate financial impact of this for our students. You will receive further communication regarding these options as soon as we have details available. 

In the meantime, students should contact their academic coach or the Division of Student Belonging and Success if they have any questions.

Sincerely,

Laura Bloomberg, PhD
President