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Refer to the before traveling on 91ÁÔÆæ business.

No insurance statement is required for domestic travel.

The Travel Authorization is to formally request permission to travel on official university business.

1. Information you will need before submitting a request:
   
   • Business Purpose
   • Estimated costs
   • Chartfield string (no auxiliary funding)
   • Department Approvals
   • How will your courses be covered (faculty only)
2. Submit a Travel Authorization in . (Consult the if you need guidance.)
3. Once the Travel Authorization is approved, FTS will assign a trip number and will automatically create a travel reimbursement using the same number. This reimbursement should be submitted within 60 days from the last day of travel.

The following are preferred methods of payment to benefit the traveler from incurring out of pocket expenses:

1. is the 91ÁÔÆæ approved travel agency authorized to make airline, hotel and car rental reservations.
2. GoCard
3. Contact your department admin for prepaid arrangements.

1. Complete the upon your return.

• 2. For travel in calendar year 2024, use the .
  • Enter details of your trip, including travel locations.
  • Look up your daily rate, based on your location:
  • Under Travel Details, specify the details of each day:
    • Location
    • Rate Type
    • Date
    • Personal Days
    • Meals Provided
    • Daily Mileage
    • Taxi/Shuttle Parking (paid out of pocket)
    • Business Expense (paid out of pocket)
    • Travel Advance (if relevant)
  • Identify the Daily Expense Total.
  • Save the document as PDF.

3. Submit a Travel Reimbursement in using the corresponding Travel Authorization number.

• • Verify your mailing address. If it is not current, update it in .
  • Verify your trip details
  • Enter all one-time (prepaid) charges for airfare, lodging, registration and rental car. This includes Fell Travel and GoCard transactions.
  • Enter the Daily Expense total from the Employee Travel Claim Worksheet.
  • Verify the chartfields.
  • You can provide additional information relevant to your travel in the Additional Trip Details section (i.e. special circumstances).
  • Click Save.
  • Under File Upload:
    • Attach the Employee Travel Claim Worksheet PDF
    • Select Document Type: Daily Expenses
    • Click Upload attachment
  • Click Save and Submit.

This type of request is typically used for:

• Local trips
• Mileage requests throughout the month
• Quick same-day trips without an overnight stay that may involve a plane trip.

There are no per diems involved with this type of request as per policy CSU PolicyStat14626378. Follow the instructions on the . You can also refer to the .

Refer to the for more information.

Before you submit a travel authorization, please review the and the to determine if you are traveling to a High Hazard Country or a Level 3 or 4 Travel Advisories Country (unless a higher directive is in place).

If you are traveling to a high hazard or safety risk country, please complete the and attach it to your travel authorization in FTS. These requirements are subject to change based on nationwide advisories.

For questions, please contact the University Risk Manager.

Consult the for more information.

Note that travel insurance is required for all international travelers. See the Foreign Travel Insurance Program Policy [pdf] for details.

Travel Authorization is to formally request permission to travel on official university business. All international requests must be approved through the President’s Office.

Information you will need before submitting a request:

• Business Purpose
• Estimated costs
• Chartfield string (no auxiliary funding)
• Department Approvals
• How will your courses be covered (faculty only)
• Travel Insurance and Risk Management
• Cash Advance*
• Submit a Travel Authorization in at least 45 days prior to travel so it can be reviewed by the President's Office and the Chancellor's Office.

The following are preferred methods of payment to benefit the traveler from incurring out of pocket expenses:

1. is the 91ÁÔÆæ approved travel agency authorized to make airline, hotel and car rental reservations
2. GoCard
3. Contact your department admin for prepaid arrangements

1. Complete the upon your return.
2. • For travel in calendar year 2024, use the .
   • Enter details of your trip, including travel locations.
   • Look up your daily rate, based on your location:
   • Under Travel Details, specify the details of each day:
     • Location
     • Rate Type
     • Date
     • Personal Days
     • Meals Provided
     • Daily Mileage
     • Taxi/Shuttle Parking (paid out of pocket)
     • Business Expense (paid out of pocket)
     • Travel Advance (if relevant)
   • Identify the Daily Expense Total.
   • Save the document as PDF.
     
     
3. Submit a Travel Reimbursement in using the corresponding Travel Authorization number.
   
   • Verify your mailing address. If it is not current, update it in .
   • Verify your trip details
   • Enter all one-time (prepaid) charges for airfare, lodging, registration and rental car. This includes Fell Travel and GoCard transactions.
   • Enter the Daily Expense total from the Employee Travel Claim Worksheet.
   • Verify the chartfields.
   • You can provide additional information relevant to your travel in the Additional Trip Details section (i.e. special circumstances).
   • Click Save.
   • Under File Upload:
     • Attach the Employee Travel Claim Worksheet PDF
     • Select Document Type: Daily Expenses
     • Click Upload attachment
   • Click Save and Submit.