Swarthmore Students Can Now Take SEPTA For Free Through New Program

SWARTHMORE, PA — SEPTA's Key Advantage program has expanded to students at a Delaware County institution of higher learning.

The program, which allows institutions to acquire SEPTA Key cards directly from SEPTA and distribute them to participants, has reached Swarthmore College.

Swarthmore is the first higher education institution to join the SEPTA Key Advantage UPass.

All full-time and actively enrolled students will be provided passes that grant them 24/7 access to SEPTA services during the academic year, with a 240-ride limit per month, which is an average of eight rides per day.

The academic year is September through December and February through May.

"We are excited to extend the benefits of SEPTA Key Advantage to students at Swarthmore College," SEPTA General Manager and CEO Leslie S. Richards said. "This program will make it easier and less expensive for students to travel to destinations across the region."

Swarthmore will also spend time this year evaluating a possible expansion of the Key Advantage UPass program to college employees.

"Our participation in SEPTA’s Key Advantage UPass Program is a chance to not only enhance our students’ living and learning experiences at the College, but also strengthen our commitment to sustainability by encouraging the use of public transportation," said Anthony Coschignano, Swarthmore College Associate Vice President for Campus Services.

The program is now open to all employers and institutions.

Interested employers and schools can apply and inquire about SEPTA Key Advantage online here.