Set Up My U-PASS

U-PASS is now available to students on iOS and Android devices. CheckMarq provides U-PASS codes to students for use with the Umo Mobility app. Follow the instructions below to retrieve and activate your U-PASS.

Access your U-PASS Benefit Code in CheckMarq

Log in to CheckMarq.
From the Student Home page, click or tap Profile, then U-PASS Code.
On the U-PASS Code page, note your unique 8-character Benefit Code. Copy this code as you will enter it in the Umo Mobility app in the next steps.

Download and Install the Umo Mobility App

Download Umo Mobility app from Google Play (Android device) or the App Store (iOS device).
Follow the instructions and install the Umo Mobility app.

Set Up a Umo Mobility Account

Open the Umo App.
Tap Get started.
The Umo App notifies you that it wants to know your location, to assist you with transit options in your area.
- Tap Allow Once – to allow the Umo App to determine your location initially
- Tap Allow While Using App – to allow the Umo App to always recognize your location while you’re using it
- Tap Don’t Allow – to block the Umo App from determining your location
Tap Continue and make your location selection.
Select Allow to get live updates and allow notifications for real-time transit alerts, service updates and more.
Tap Set up now to set up your account to buy your transit fares and get moving.
Enter your mobile number or register with your email or an existing Umo card instead.
- If you entered your mobile number, a 4-digit code is texted to you. Enter the 4-digit code and tap Continue.

Redeeming a Benefit Code

Open the Umo Mobility app.
Tap on the navigation menu.
Tap Redeem Benefit.
Tap Change Agency.
Tap MCTS – Milwaukee Country Transit System.
Enter the Benefit Code (8 characters) that was provided to you in CheckMarq.
Tap Continue.

A pass is loaded into the WisGo wallet within the Umo app.

Riding the Bus with the Benefit Code

Open the Umo Mobility app.
Click on the WisGo wallet.
Present the QR code of the pass to the validator on the bus.

Enjoy your ride!

Questions about U-PASS may be directed to MarquetteCard services at 414-288-CARD or email at marquettecard@marquette.edu.

Questions about CheckMarq may be directed to the IT Services TechSquad.