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Link U-Pass to OCTA Wave App

If you already have a CSUF affiliate account, please skip to step 9

Download the OCTA WAVE App

Go to the About Wave page to download the OCTA Wave app specific to your mobile device.

Open the Wave App and select ‘Register’ from the Home Screen

OCTA Wave app welcome screen. OCTA Wave app welcome screen with Sign In and Register buttons highlighted

Fill in Registration Fields and select “Continue.” Note: students must use their campus email (@csu.fullerton.edu) to avoid an error

Wave app registration form. Wave app Create an Account screen showing name, email, and password fields

After completing registration, you will get a confirmation email from [email protected] to ‘Activate’ your account. Select the “Activate” button.

Account activation email. Email from OCTA Wave with Activate button to confirm account

After you have activated your account, return to the Wave app homepage and “Sign In” with your campus email and account password.

Wave app sign in screen. Wave app login screen with email and password fields

Navigate to the “My Cards” tab and select “Add New Card”

Add new card screen. Wave app My Cards screen with Add Card button highlighted

Select “Create a virtual card”

Create virtual card option. Add Card dialog showing Create a virtual card option

Select “Create Card”. OPTIONAL: You may name your card; otherwise, proceed to the next steps by selecting “Create Card”.

Create a virtual card screen. Create a virtual Wave card screen with card nickname and Create Card button

Navigate to the “My Cards” tab, and select ‘Card Options’

Card options menu. My Cards screen showing Card Options selection

Select ‘Institutions’

Screenshot of a mobile app's Card Options menu displaying various settings related to card management, including Add Money, Autoload, Card History, Card Information, Fare Capping, Passes, Institutions, Transfer Balance, and Lock Card. The Institutions option is highlighted with a red box, indicating it as a key selection or focus point within the menu.

Select “Link Institution” then search “California State University, Fullerton” or “CSUF”. Please select the “Cal State Fullerton Students” option. You will see a successful message once you have linked to the institution.

Screenshot of a mobile app screen showing an Institutions section with a message stating no linked institutions to the account. The screen features a blue "Link institution" button centered below the message, with navigation icons for My Cards, Trip Planner, Account, and More at the bottom.
Screenshot of a mobile app screen showing a list of institutions for linking, with a search bar at top and navigation icons at bottom. "Cal State Fullerton Students" is highlighted with a red box among other options like employees and Coastline College variations.

Return to “My Cards” tab and select “Card Options” button and select “Passes”.

Screenshot of a mobile app displaying a digital student U-Pass card with a $0.00 balance and a "Low balance" warning. Interface includes options to add money or access card settings, with navigation icons for My Cards, Trip Planner, Account, and More at the bottom.
Screenshot of a mobile app menu displaying card options for managing transit-related features. Options include Add Money, Autoload, Card History, Card Information, Fare Capping, Passes (highlighted with a red box), Institutions, Transfer Balance, and Lock Card, with navigation icons at the bottom for My Cards, Trip Planner, Account, and More.

Under “CSUF [Spring/Fall] Semester Pass”, select “Add Pass” then press “Order Now”.

Screenshot of a mobile app screen showing available transit passes for purchase. It highlights a free CSUF Spring Semester Pass valid from 1/1/2026 to 5/31/2026 with an "Add pass" button, and a $4.00 Regular Group Single Ride pass valid for 120 minutes with a quantity selector set to 2 people.
Screenshot of a mobile app checkout screen for ordering a University Pass called "Tuffy’s U-Pass," which is listed as free. The screen features a blue "Order now" button outlined in red, with navigation icons for My Cards, Trip Planner, Account, and More at the bottom.

A success message will flash briefly on the screen, and the pass will be loaded to your account

Screenshot of a mobile app interface showing a confirmation message that California State University, Fullerton (CSUF) has been successfully linked under "Passes" in Card Options. The screen includes a button labeled "Add institution" and navigation icons at the bottom for My Cards, Trip Planner, Account, and More.
Congratulations, you are done!