Several travel and expense policy changes went into effect July 1, 2023. The modified policies include Air Travel, Vehicle Use/Rental, and Official Functions and Expenses. Additionally, new student lodging account codes and expense type are now in production.
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New UW-Madison Travel Manager
The Travel and Card Team is excited to welcome Terry Wilson as our new Travel Manager! Terry joins us from Fox World Travel where he spent the last nine years in project management and after-hours …
Updates to university travel – Nov. 8, 2021
Effective Nov. 8, 2021, the ban on university-sponsored international travel is no longer restricted to essential activities and an exemption form is no longer needed.
Significant Changes made to Travel Policy
Effective Wednesday, May 26, 2021, the ban on university-sponsored domestic travel is lifted. All such travel should follow current campus health protocols as well as CDC Domestic Travel Guidance. It is recommended that individuals delay travel until …
3017.2 Determining Lodging Maximums Procedure
The University will pay or reimburse actual lodging costs, within the stated maximum rates for the location, when a business trip requires an overnight stay. Actual costs for lodging are paid or reimbursed up to the specified lodging limits. Meals and incidentals are reimbursed on a per diem basis.
3017.1 Making Lodging Reservations Procedure
The University has contracts with various lodging providers in top travel destinations, including within Wisconsin. University contract rates, which provide opportunities for savings, are only offered within Concur or directly with Fox World Travel agents. Travelers and travel arrangers are encouraged to take advantage of the contract rates when available at the location of travel.