Spring 2026 Essential Parking & Transit Information

All student parking permits are sold out. Students can register for the UPARK Park & Ride at Capitol Humboldt; students who pay segregated fees as part of tuition can register for free.


Employees who need a parking permit can purchase one for the Pavilion/Klotsche Garage, NWQ Garage, or Lots 7 and 20 SARUP/Cunningham.

U-PASS Activation

Students with a U-PASS can register for the Milwaukee County Transit System’s WisGo program, powered by UMO.

App is the default method of the UPASS. However, students who do not have a smart phone or have disabilities that make it difficult to use a smart phone may qualify for a card.

Activation requires a benefit code assigned by Transportation Services on behalf of MCTS. Students get a new benefit code each semester they are enrolled, including:

  • Fall (covers Winterim if not graduated)
  • Spring
  • Summer

You must be currently enrolled in classes at the UWM Main campus or be paying the U-PASS portion of segregated fees to qualify for a U-PASS.

All of these steps require access to a computer or a smart phone for sign up. Transportation Services is unable to complete the sign up on the behalf of the user. When asked to create an account, please use your UWM.EDU email address. If you use your personal email address (@gmail, @outlook, etc.), your benefit code may not work since it is meant to be used with a UWM email.

Please note: You must have cellular or wifi service to download the app and redeem the benefit code. You do NOT need a cellular data plan or wifi to use the QR code.

To set up your UMO app to use your U-PASS or CVP, please do the following:

  1. Submit the UPASS Benefit Code Request Form. You must be logged into your UWM account. You will receive an email with the benefit code within 20 minutes.
  2. First Time Users Only:
    1. Download the UMO Mobility app for your iOS or Android device.
    2. First time users only: go through the steps to set up the app (such as location settings). When asked, select the location of WisGo, MCTS – Milwaukee County Transit System, or Milwaukee – Waukesha, WI as the transit agency. The exact name may vary based on the device.
    3. Click the menu icon (hamburger) in the top right of the screen to access settings.
    4. At the first option on the menu, you may see one of two options: (1) My Account or (2) Sign in or Join. Create an account if you do not have one. It should be tied to UWM.edu email account.
  3. Click the menu icon (hamburger) in the top right of the screen to access settings.
  4. Click Redeem Benefit (third option in the menu).
  5. Enter the Benefit Code (minus the MCTS prefix).
  6. Click Continue.
  7. It will show up as successful – if not, check out our Troubleshooting guide.
  8. Go to your homepage, you will now see a Validation Code (a QR code) listed under My Wallet. You will scan that QR code against the farebox to ride the bus.

See this flier from MCTS for more information!

Did you have issues redeeming your benefit code? If you tried redeeming the benefit code but were unsuccessful, please refer to our troubleshooting guide to learn more.

International students may need to configure their device to be able to download US apps. See the following for instructions specific to your device: Google/Android or Apple/iOS.

UMO Mobility app is the default option. The app has the benefit of immediate and remote activation, reduced need for customer service, no card to lose and no lost U-PASS fees. If you want to use the UMO app, see the Using UMO App section.
The card is for students who do not have a smart phone or have disabilities that make it difficult to use a phone. You need access to wifi or cellular data to download and set up the app, but it isn’t required for using the app on the bus. If a replacement card is needed, there is a $25 replacement fee. No replacement fees are applied for redeeming the benefit code on a new device.
  1. Go to the Transportation Services office at Union WG 25 (2200 E Kenwood Blvd, Milwaukee, WI) to request a card AND a benefit code.
  2. Go to touchpass.com.
  3. Click the Create Account button.
  4. Click Register a Card.
  5. Enter the Card Number as shown on the back of the card, and click Next.
  6. Complete the Create Your Account steps. Fill in a Username, Password, your UWM.edu Email Address and (optional field) a Mobile Phone Number. Click to check and accept the Terms & Conditions, then Save.
  7. After creating your account, it defaults to the My Wallet page. On this page, click Buy to redeem your benefit code.
  8. Click on Redeem Benefit Code, then enter the code and save.
UMO Mobility app is the default option. The app has the benefit of immediate and remote activation, reduced need for customer service, no card to lose and no lost U-PASS fees. If you want to use the UMO app, see the Using UMO App section.
The card is for students who do not have a smart phone or have disabilities that make it difficult to use a phone. You need access to wifi or cellular data to download and set up the app, but it isn’t required for using the app on the bus. If a replacement card is needed, there is a $25 replacement fee. No replacement fees are applied for redeeming the benefit code on a new device.
  1. Submit the UPASS Benefit Code Request Form. You must be logged into your UWM account. You will receive an email with the benefit code within 20 minutes.
  2. Log onto the TouchPass site.
  3. Click Buy will show the type of fares.
  4. Click Redeem Benefit Code.
  5. Enter benefit code from email and save.