What is a UMass Pass?
A UMass Pass is the official University identification card. It's your access for everything - from checking out books at the Library to accessing the Athletic Center to eating at the Dining Hall. It's the Way to Pay for everything you need, on campus and off.
It's the UMass Pass, and when you've got it you've got your Passport to Life at UMass - Dartmouth.
**Please note: There are two different monetary accounts that can be accessed through your UMass Pass, UM Dollars and the Food Account. UM Dollars can be used all over campus and off campus; the Food Account can only be used at on-campus dining locations.
What is the UM Dollars Account?
UM Dollars is a prepaid, stored-value account that is accessible via your UMass Pass. It is the convenient, cashless way to pay on and off campus. You'll use UM Dollars for textbooks and school supplies. The area's most popular businesses accept UM Dollars. You can use it to pay for restaurants, delivery and more.
UM Dollar Features
- Easy - No need to carry cash, checks, ATM or credit cards.
- Off-Campus - Now you can use it off-campus at your favorite places.
- Current - Up-to-date balances available at every terminal or on your receipt after you make a UMass Pass purchase.
- Automatic - Balances roll over each semester/year.
- Debt Free - This is not a credit card - no debt involved. When you buy...you own, not owe.
- Local - Your parents can make deposits knowing you can only spend at places approved by the University, on and off campus.
- Safe - Your UMass Pass Card lost or stolen? No problem (if you report it immediately). Just notify the UMass Pass Office; they'll deactivate your old card and transfer any balances to a new card right away.
What is the difference between the Food Account, Snack Allowance and UM Dollars?
The Food Account can be used at all the main campus' Dining Services locations, such as the Commons at Birch (including WebFood), Underground Cafe, Sky Ranch Grill, Jazzman's Cafe, and more.
Your Snack Allowance is the term used for the funds you have automatically applied to your account when you sign up for a Meal Plan.
Your UMass Pass comes with a stored-value account called UM Dollars. UM Dollars is the convenient, cashless way to pay for your purchases on and off campus. To use it, simply deposit money into your UM Dollars account and the balance will decline with each purchase you make.
Use it to eat at your favorite on campus dining locations, work out in the Athletic Center, and pay for library fees and health services. UM Dollars are also readily accepted at some of the most popular off-campus businesses.
How can I add UM Dollars? How often can I add funds?
There are three ways to add UM Dollars to your store-value account on the UMass Pass. Funds can be added at any time during the school year.
Online
Visit www.umassd.edu/umasspass.
(Online depositing page requires an additional username and password)
By Mail
UMass Dartmouth
UMass Pass Card Office
Campus Center - First Floor
285 Old Westport Rd.
North Dartmouth, MA 02747
Please make checks payable to UMass - Dartmouth and include your student ID number.
By Foot
UMass Pass Card Office
Campus Center - First Floor
Where can I use UM Dollars on-campus?
UM Dollars is accepted as a form of payment at the following on-campus locations:
- Dining Locations - Resident Dining Hall located across from the Campus Center
- Campus Center:
- ground floor: Underground Cafe
- first floor: Commuter Cafe, Cove, and North Alcove
- second floor: Sunset Room and Faculty Dining Room
- Group 1, first floor: Cart 1
- Group 2, first floor: Cart 2
- Group 6, first floor: Cart 3 (new)
- Health services - located in Elmwood Hall
- Campus Store - located in the Campus Center Ground Floor
- Fitness Center - located across from parking lot 10
- CITS Services - located in Elmwood Hall
- Library Services - located accessible from lot 13
- Design Lab - located on the first floor of Group 6
- Textile Design Lab - located at the Star Store
- Maple Ridge Grille in Maple Ridge Hall
- Oak Glenn Grille in Oak Glenn Hall
- Birch Commons Food Court in Birch Hall
- University Bookstore
Where can I use UM Dollars off-campus?
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Can I withdraw UM Dollars?
Balances on your UM Dollars account roll over from term to term and year to year. There are no fees associated with UM Dollars; however, unlike an ATM, UM Dollars funds are not available for cash withdrawal. However, you may request a refund if you withdraw, transfer or graduate and the balance is over $5.
What should I do if I lose or damage my card?
No problem. Just because you lose your card doesn't mean you'll lose the money in your account. Suspend activity on your lost or stolen UMass Pass by calling 508-910-6913, visiting the UMass Pass Office during business hours, or logging into your account at www.umasspass.com.
Report a lost card immediately! Go to www.umasspass.com to report a lost or stolen UMass Pass card to have it deactivated immediately.
CARD REPLACEMENT COSTS
Your first UMass Pass card is free; however, a $25 replacement fee will be charged for lost, stolen or damaged cards.
Are there any restrictions on what I can buy with my UM Dollars?
Yes! You many not purchase alcohol or cigarettes with UM Dollars. No exceptions, even if you are older than 21.
Old UMass Pass cards can no longer be reactivated. In addition students are only allowed one active UMass Pass at a time. Once a new UMass Pass is purchased and or replaced the old card will automatically deactivate, and cannot be reactivated. Replacement cards are $25.00 payable at time of issue - No exceptions or refunds once the $25.00 is paid for the replacement cards. |
