Travel Policy

All travel should follow University GuidelinesTravel Policy | Policies as well as internal policies and procedures outlined in the FRA/PDA memo and in this section.

General Policy Statement

This document sets forth policies to govern the payment of or reimbursement for business-related travel expenses incurred by travelers. Academic or administrative units may impose further restrictions.

Reason for Policy/Purpose

This policy, along with the University guidelines and procedures, is intended to:

1. Provide a clear and comprehensive description of the policies and procedures for payment or reimbursement of travel expenses

2. Clarify federal and state regulatory requirements, such as Internal Revenue Service (IRS) rules, or sponsored research regulations (e.g., Uniform Grant Guidance (Omni-Circular))

3. Ensure that the University and its travelers receive the best value for their travel dollars

University-funded business travel expenses must be:

Necessary and appropriate: Includes an appropriate and valid business purpose for the University.

Reasonable: Expense is not determined to be extreme or excessive.

Allowable: Is compliant with the terms of any federal or sponsored contract.

The section is to be used as a guide for College of Law faculty travel. Please refer to the individual FRA or PDA memo for additional details which outline all internal policies emailed directly to faculty from Dean Lau.