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To: Ģ¹½ÊÓƵ & WCL Students

From: Dan Nichols, Assistant Vice President, Risk, Safety, and Transportation Programs

Subject: U∙PASS Announcement for Spring 2021

Dear Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Students,

Due to the continued impact of COVID-19 on the DC community and area universities, the U∙PASS® Program will remain suspended for the spring 2021 semester. The U∙PASS® Program has become part of the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ student experience and we understand this decision affects the transportation options for students residing in the Washington, DC area. We consulted extensively with WMATA in pursuit of a modified program for the spring, but ultimately WMATA decided it was not a viable option. 

Previously issued U∙PASS® Program cards are no longer valid and new cards will not be issued this spring. Student accounts will be updated accordingly regarding the U∙PASS® Program fee.

The university will continue to work with WMATA regarding the status of the U∙PASS® Program for the fall 2021 semester. Decisions will be based on the evolving conditions of the COVID-19 pandemic and the operating status of WMATA and the university.

More information about WMATA’s service levels can be found on their , along with updates on their ongoing COVID-19 recovery efforts. If you have any additional questions, please email upass@american.edu. We regret that the U∙PASS® Program will not be available this spring.

Sincerely,

Dan Nichols

Assistant Vice President, Risk, Safety, and Transportation Programs