Student Travel Before you travel you must be

Transcript:Student Travel Before you travel you must be:
Student Travel Before you travel you must be approved to travel. When is travel considered University Business? Only qualified travel is eligible for reimbursements. Travel will be considered to have a University business purpose if the travel: Is an integral part of the student's degree work, e.g. attend a conference; visit a field site or laboratory facility, or Is required for attendance at student‐oriented meetings and the like, or Enables the student to attend a conference to present research findings for the University or to act in some other capacity on behalf of the University. Before you travel CSU East Bay is happy to provide students with the ability to experience events, conferences and activities off campus. In order to ensure your safety and compliance with University policies there are few things you need to do before you’re approved to Travel. Know who your Faculty Advisor and your Staff Administrator are. Make sure you have their contact information. Do not make any travel arrangements before you have your pre-travel documentation signed and approved by your Faculty Advisor and the Department Chair or Associate Dean. Know what budgetary restrictions are associated with your trip. Review travel policies to ensure what expenses are permissible and what documentation is required for your claim. Required documents for travel authorization Your Faculty Advisor or their designee will need copies of these documents Submit 30 days prior to traveling. Complete and sign the Travel Authorization form located under the Accounts Payable Website under Departmental Resources > Forms. Complete and sign the Academic Field Trip Waiver form located under the Risk Management Website. Keep a PDF copy of these forms for your records, you will need these documents along with all receipts for your claim. Methods of Transportation If you will be driving your own vehicle you will need to complete the additional training and documents. Submit 30 days prior to traveling. Driving Safely, Driving Smarter - Online Training STD 261 Authorization to use Privately Owned Vehicle form (you will need to provide a copy of your car insurance card with your name listed) INF 1101 - Authorization of Release of Driver Record Information If you are flying work with your Faculty Advisor to ensure you have the data you need to book flights. Keep a copy of your invoice and itinerary. If you choose to drive over fly The University can only reimburse you up to