Travel Policies

Travel Approval Policy & Procedures (Policy #502)

Outlines the procedure for approving in-state and out-of-state travel, along with the assigned approvers for each type of travel request.

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Field Trips (Policy #504)

Defines student financial responsibilities for transportation and other related expenses for field trips, student teaching, clinical assignments, and other practicums. 

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Group Travel Advance Account (Policy #506)

Outlines the process for Faculty Advisors of student activity organizations receiving travel advances for student trips and the required documentation that needs to be completed within two days of the trip’s end. 

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Reimbursement of Expenses for Visiting Guests (Policy #508)

Clarifies the category of expenses by a funding source that can be incurred to enhance the visiting guest's stay, and to ensure adequate reimbursement to staff who incur the expenses.

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University Business Travel Procedure (Policy #516)

 Establishes clear guidelines to support travel-related administrative processes for UW-Whitewater-affiliated travelers intending to go outside of the university’s campuses (Whitewater and/or Rock County) for work events or activities. 

View the University Business Travel Procedure Policy