In partnership with Denton County higher education institutions, we have established a University Pass Program to provide an affordable and convenient commute alternative for students, faculty and staff affiliated with local colleges and universities. Students, faculty & staff of the University of North Texas (UNT) receive free fare with the following DCTA services by presenting their UNT identification cards: UNT Campus Shuttles and Denton Connect Buses.
NCTC IDs will no longer qualify for acceptable fare. Access to Denton Connect bus service will require appropriate fare.
The University Pass Program offers two types of passes – local and regional.
Local System fares are valid on the A-train, Denton Connect Buses, UNT Campus Shuttles and North Texas Xpress Commuter Bus (Denton to North Park & Ride and Reverse only). These fares are not valid for paratransit trips.
Regional System fares are valid on the A-train, Denton Connect Buses, UNT Campus Shuttles. It also includes access to fixed-route bus and rail services operated by DCTA, Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART), Trinity Metro and Trinity Railway Express (TRE). These fares are not valid for paratransit trips.
| Student/FACULTY/STAFF LOCAL | |
|---|---|
|
Local - Spring Semester (January 1 to May 31) Local - Fall Semester (August 1 to December 31) | $120.00 |
| Local - Summer Semester (May 1 to August 31) | $72.00 |
| Local - Annual Pass (12 months from date of purchase) | $240.00 |
| STUDENTS/Faculty/Staff REGIONAL | |
|---|---|
|
Regional - Spring Semester (January 1 to May 31)
Regional - Fall Semester (August 1 to December 31) | $240.00 |
| Regional - Summer Semester (130-140 days) | $144.00 |
| Regional - Annual Pass (12 months from date) | $576.00 |
QUESTIONS:
Please call DCTA Customer Service at 940.243.0077
How to Purchase
1. Visit the Downtown Denton Transit Center to buy passes from our Customer Experience team. Buyers can choose between the following options:
- Local or Regional Pass
- Student, Faculty or Staff
- UNT, TWU or NCTC
- In order to receive your pass, you must provide a front-facing, clear photo of yourself. This can be emailed to csr@dcta.net or brought to the DDTC (Write "University Pass Program" and full name in subject line)
- You must also provide proof of enrollment/employment from one of the three universities. This can be emailed to csr@dcta.net or brought to the DDTC. (Write "University Pass Program" and full name in subject line) A list of verification options can be found under “Required Verification.”
- You can buy and pick up your pass at the DDTC. Passes may not be immediately available. If your pass is being shipped to you, it will be shipped through certified mail within seven to 10 business days.
Where to Purchase
In Person – UNT, TWU and NCTC students, faculty and staff can purchase the University Pass at the Euline Brock Downtown Denton Transit Center (DDTC)* during regular business hours. DCTA is able to accept cash, check or credit cards. Passes may not be immediately available.
Passes are not available to purchase on campus. As a reminder, all DCTA passes are non-transferable and non-refundable. Passes will not be replaced if lost or stolen.
TWU: https://portal.twu.edu/default.asp
UNT: https://my.unt.edu/psp/ps/EMPLOYEE/EMPL/h/?tab=NTPA_GUEST
Required Documentation
When purchasing a University Pass, individuals must provide the following forms required to verify student enrollment and employment status.
- UNT students should provide an Enrollment Verification Paper from the registrar’s office
- TWU students should provide a copy of their e-bill
- NCTC students can complete a form available from the registrar’s office
- Employee IDs will serve as employment verification for all three educational institutions