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Your Key Card can be used anywhere on SEPTA’s network of subways, buses, trolleys, and regional rail lines during the fall and spring semesters — September through December and February through May. During those months, your pass will be valid at all times and on all services provided by SEPTA, with a 240-ride limit per month (8 rides per day). During off months — January, June, July, and August — your Key Card will still be active, but you will need to load your own funds if you wish to use it.

UPass is for full-time 91��Ƭ undergraduate students who are not on leave or studying abroad, and for all graduate students who are neither in the registration category of continuing enrollment (CE) nor on leave. In the spirit of the Honor Code, students are asked to practice self-governance when using their Key Card and will not share, transfer, or sell Key Cards.

How do I enroll in this program?

1. Septa UPass Pick-Up Times

   • Undergraduate students can pick up a card at the Campus Center, 2^nd Floor,  Student Residential and Engagement Office, starting September 4, 2025, during the distribution times below.

     • Monday, 1-2 p.m. 

     • Tuesday, 10 a.m.-noon

     • Friday, 10 a.m.-noon

   • GSSWSR students can pick up a card at the Dean’s Suite from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. 

   • GSAS students can pick up a card at the GSAS office from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 2-5 and Sept. 8-9.

2.  your new Key Card with SEPTA.
    
3. After registering your card, you can enroll in the Key Advantage UPass Program. The  uses a platform called Jawnt. Eligible students will also receive an email with enrollment instructions directly from Jawnt. All cards activated in September will be active two business days following completion of enrollment. 

SEPTA UPass

• Eligibility: Specifically for students enrolled at participating institutions. 
• Coverage: Unlimited rides on all SEPTA modes of transportation (subways, buses, trolleys, and Regional Rail) during the academic year. 
• Limitations: Usually capped at a certain number of rides per month
• Cost: The cost of the Upass is typically bundled into student fees or paid by the educational institution. 

Commuter Pass

• Eligibility:  Can be for any SEPTA rider, often offered through employer-sponsored programs or for specific travel needs (e.g., traveling between two specific stations). 
• Coverage: Often limited to specific routes or zones on Regional Rail or other lines. 
• Limitations: May be restricted to travel between specific stations or zones and may not be valid on all SEPTA modes. 
• Cost: Can be purchased for varying durations (weekly, monthly, quarterly, etc.) and the cost varies based on the pass type and duration. 

Example: A SEPTA employee might have a that allows them to travel between two specific suburban stations on . 

We want to make you aware of major service and fare changes that may impact your ride with SEPTA.

Without additional funding in the coming weeks from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, SEPTA will be forced to implement a 21.5% fare hike and reduce transit services starting August 24, 2025. These steps are needed to close a $213 million budget gap caused by rising operating costs, the end of federal COVID relief, and ridership that hasn’t fully rebounded from the pandemic.

All transit modes will be affected, especially the bus system. These significant changes could impact your student commutes and use of Key cards for access to other essential services. SEPTA will be posting discontinuation signs at transit centers and bus stops starting this week– and wanted to be sure we shared this information with you. For details on all affected services, visit . 

We know public transportation is critical to our region, and we regret the need for these reductions. We will keep you updated as the situation evolves. Thank you for your continued support and membership in the SEPTA Key Advantage UPass Program.

If you already have a SEPTA Key Card, you can enroll your current Key Card into the Key Advantage UPass program. You will need to verify that your card does not have a negative balance as the 91��Ƭ pass cannot be loaded with a negative balance showing. Credit can be applied to a negative balance on the .

If you lose your Key Card, you should . Use septapass@brynmawr.edu to request a replacement card and the link to pay for the replacement card. The fee for the replacement card is $5.

In January, June, July, and August your Key Card itself will be valid, but to use it you will have to load your own funds, as the Key Card UPass Advantage Program is only active during the academic year (August through December and February through May). You will need to make sure that you do not go into a negative balance as the 91��Ƭ pass cannot be loaded with a negative balance showing. Credit can be applied to a negative balance on the .

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Email septapass@brynmawr.edu with any questions about the program.