SEPTA Program

Temple University participates in the SEPTA Semester Pass Program, which provides a 10% discount for SEPTA transit for students that opt-into the program.  Students select their pass of choice as part of the program. This joint program between Temple and SEPTA is available each semester to full-time registered students at the main campus.

The program offers zone 1, zone 2, zone 3 and anywhere passes.  For information regarding zones and passes, go to SEPTA.   

All sales are final and Temple does not offer refunds or exchanges on passes.

Online Submission Process

Students can use their current SEPTA Key Card; however, there cannot be a monthly or weekly pass loaded to the Key Card at the time of the semester-based purchase.

Students can also purchase a new SEPTA Key Card at a SEPTA kiosk or at a SEPTA sales window.  The cost of the card is $4.95. Once a SEPTA Key Card is purchased, it needs to be registered at SEPTA and the cost of the card is credited back to the account.

Below are the steps to follow for the online submission process.  If you already have a registered SEPTA Key Card, skip to step 4 to obtain instructions on how to retrieve your reference ID number.

Step 1:  Go to SEPTA and select “Register My New Key Card”

Step 2:  Enter the number on the face of your key card under “Key Card Number”.  Enter all fields and save your username and password for future reference.  After completing the required information, select next. 

Step 3:  Select “Card Options”

Step 4:  Select "Card Reference ID”. Your card reference ID will be alphanumerical.  Make sure to record your Card Reference ID and confirm its accuracy.

Step 5:  Go to TUPortal to enter the Card Reference ID, pick your zone, and make your online purchase.  Please allow 5-7 days for your purchase to process.