EdPass/ORCA Card Frequently Asked Questions

To ride Community Transit buses, you need an EdPass/ORCA card (college I.D., plus bus pass).

No, it is not required, but recommended. Parking is limited on campus. If more of our staff and students use the bus, it will reduce our campus carbon footprint.

We make new Student EdPass cards and EdPass/ORCA cards starting one week before classes start or 24 hours after you have registered and paid for your classes. ORCA cards will only activate for use on the first day of classes and are valid till the first day of the next quarter.

If you have a current EdPass, bring it with you. If you do not have a current EdPass, bring a valid Photo I.D. with you.

No.

The full amount may be refunded the same as tuition and fees during the 100% refund period by registration/cashiering. After that time a request can be made for the refund, if the card has not been used. Please fill out the online refund application.

You must tap the ORCA card (scan the card at the ORCA card reader upon entering the bus or before boarding Swift buses). If the card is not tapped, the fare has not been paid.

Contact the EdPass office right away (phone: 425.640.1143) (email: EdPass@edmonds.edu) so a hold can be put on the card till it’s found or replaced. If your lost card is turned into the EdPass office, we will email you that your ID has been found, unless a replacement has already been made. You can get a replacement card at the EdPass Office; there is a $30 nonrefundable replacement fee.

Your EdPass/ORCA card can be deactivated if you drop your classes or are dropped from your classes for any reason. Your card will also deactivate if you do not register and pay for the new quarter's bus pass. If the card is deactivated, it could take up to 3 business days for all the buses to reactivate. If your card deactivates, please contact the EdPass Office (phone 425.640.1143) (email: EdPass@edmonds.edu). Please include your student ID number and ORCA number on the back of the card just above the magnetic strip. For more information: Community Transit’s ORCA system.

Tuition and fees are considered paid when paid via cash, check, credit card, financial aid, financial aid delay of payment, cashier delay of payment, student payment plan, agency voucher, and EdCAP.

The College Bus Pass is good on Community Transit Busses only. The EdPass/ORCA card can be used on other buses where ORCA is available BUT additional funds needs to be added to the ePurse associated with your new ORCA/EdPass and can only be used to pay a full adult fair. Contact the EdPass Office for more information at 425.640.1143 or email EdPass@edmonds.edu.

Call 425.640.1143 during College Store hours or email edpass@edmonds.edu.

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EdPass/ORCA Card Frequently Asked Questions

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EdPass/ORCA Card Frequently Asked Questions

Do I really need to get the EdPass/ORCA card?

When can I get my EdPass/ORCA card?

Do I need anything with me to get my new EdPass/ORCA card at the EdPass Office?

Is the $10 card fee refundable?

Is the quarterly bus fee of $26 refundable?

How do I use the EdPass/ORCA card?

What happens if I lose my EdPass/ORCA card?

Will there be any time during the quarter my EdPass/ORCA card will be shut down?

When is my tuition and fees considered paid?

Is my EdPass/ORCA card good on all buses?

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