UMass Boston

2023 Fall Semester Pass Information

  • We are no longer accepting applications for the Fall 2023 semester pass. Please purchase an MBTA pass directly from any MBTA station.
  • MBTA Fall semester passes are valid from September 1 – December 31, 2023.
  • Find MBTA Semester Pass Information
  • View the detailed information of MBTA Pass Types.
  • Plan your commute using the MBTA Trip Planner.
  • CharlieCards will be used for Semester Link, Local, Inner Express, and Outer Express bus passes, valid from September 1 - December 31, 2023.
  • Semester Zone and Boat passes will be issued monthly, with all four passes included in the total cost.

MBTA Pass Replacement Information

  • Lost or stolen Semester Link or Bus pass? Request a complimentary replacement using our online form.
  • Please request a replacement for a missing Link or Bus pass if you have not received it within 10 business days.
  • Replacement approval is applicable only for passes purchased through the university's semester pass program.
  • MBTA Commuter Rail and Boat passes, including Zone 1A, are non-refundable and non-replaceable if lost or stolen, even during mail transit.

Payment and Pass Mailing Options

  • Students are responsible for tracking their mailed pass using USPS and will receive a tracking number if applicable.
  • Students can choose to have their MBTA passes delivered by mail with optional insurance for an additional fee. Email transdm@umb.edu with your student ID number and insurance request after purchasing the pass.
  • While the university strives for timely delivery, the guarantee of MBTA pass delivery before September 1, 2023, cannot be provided.

Undergraduate Student Referendum Information 

  • The undergraduate student government implemented a $20 nonrefundable fee on all undergraduate student term bills.
  • The fee subsidizes MBTA passes for undergraduate students by 50% on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • View the MBTA_Student Referendum 
  • For inquiries about the 50% subsidy, please contact the Undergraduate Student Assembly at studentgovernment@umb.edu.

Park & Pedal Facilities

  • Register your CharlieCard semester pass or obtain a blank CharlieCard at our office to access Park & Pedal facilities.
  • CharlieCard registration is required for free bike parking at all locations. Register your CharlieCard by following this link.
  • Visit the MBTA's bike parking webpage for facility locations, policies, and rules.

MBTA Transportation Services

  • Discounted passes available to students through the Office of Transportation Services and to faculty/staff through Human Resources.
  • Conveniently located less than a mile from the JFK/UMass Station, serving the Red Line (subway) and Old Colony Line (commuter rail).
  • Bus services: Route 8 runs daily from Kenmore Square, Route 16 operates during peak commuting hours from Forest Hills.
  • Accessible transportation options available through "The Ride" for eligible individuals with disabilities. For information, email theride@mbta.com.
  • For MBTA schedules and route information, visit the MBTA website or call 617.222.3200 (TTY: 617.222.5146).