How to Purchase a Commuter Pass
Find out where to buy your commuter pass and what to prepare on your student ID before purchasing it.
Where and how to purchase your pass
For the Faculty of Science and Technology at Saitama Hatoyama Campus in academic year 2025, JR and private railway commuter passes can be purchased at a major station along your commuting route. Complete the station's commuter pass purchase application form and submit it at the station counter together with your student ID.
For the Faculty of Engineering at Tokyo Senju Campus in academic year 2025, purchase the bus or other non-rail section between your residence and the nearest station from the relevant bus company or provider. Purchase the railway section at either the nearest station to your residence or the university-designated nearest station.
For the School of System Design and Technology at Tokyo Senju Campus in academic year 2026, complete the commuter pass purchase application form at either the nearest station to your residence or the university-designated nearest station, and present your student ID when purchasing the pass.
Student ID requirements
For the Faculty of Engineering, Second Division, at Tokyo Senju Campus in academic year 2026, the sticker on the back of your student ID serves as your certificate of commuting status when purchasing a commuter pass until graduation.
For the School of System Design and Technology at Tokyo Senju Campus in academic year 2026, you must write your current address and commuting route on the sticker on the back of your student ID before purchasing a commuter pass.
Official sources
The following official Tokyo Denki University materials were used to prepare this page.
- 2025 Student Handbook — School of Engineering (2025 academic year) — PDF page 19
- 2026 Student Handbook — School of System Design and Technology (2026 academic year) — PDF page 18
- 2026 Student Handbook — School of Engineering II (2026 academic year) — PDF page 15
- 2025 Student Handbook — School of Science and Engineering (2025 academic year) — PDF page 17