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CLAS faculty, staff, students, and guests may travel on behalf of the University for research, conferences, professional development, and other University business.  

## University Travel Policy 

Travel that includes airfare or lodging must be approved before the trip begins. Airfare and lodging expenses incurred without prior approval may not be reimbursed. In addition, certain types of travel require supporting documentation, including conferences, seminars, and workshops, and other professional development. 

<u>[Read the full UConn Travel and Entertainment Policy.](https://policy.uconn.edu/2026/04/21/travel-and-entertainment-policies-and-procedures/)</u> 

## Travel Support 

### University Business Travel 

The [CLAS Business Center](https://facultystaff.clas.uconn.edu/portal/124?autoLogin=true) assists faculty and staff with non-grant-related travel, including conferences, professional development, and other University business. The Business Center can answer questions about travel procedures, reimbursements, and University travel policies. 

<u>[Submit a travel support request to the Business Center.](https://facultystaff.clas.uconn.edu/portal/124?createRequest=true&portalId=124&requestTypeId=820?autoLogin=true)</u> 

### Grant-Funded Travel 

If your travel will be paid through an externally sponsored research award, please <u>[contact CLAS Grant Management Services](https://facultystaff.clas.uconn.edu/portal/124?createRequest=true&portalId=179&requestTypeId=12575?autoLogin=true)</u> with any travel arrangement questions. Grant-funded travel must comply with both University policies and sponsor requirements. 

## Before You Travel 

Before making travel arrangements, please submit a travel request through the Concur system. The Business Center or Grant Management Services can help determine what approvals are required for your trip. You can access Concur on the [UConn Travel website](https://travel.uconn.edu/). 

## After You Return 

After your trip, submit your travel expenses and required documentation through Concur. If there are questions related to submitting expense reports, please reach out to your specific department administrator(s) or [submit a request to the Business Center](https://facultystaff.clas.uconn.edu/portal/124?createRequest=true&portalId=124&requestTypeId=820?autoLogin=true).

## Travel Cards 

The <u>[University Travel Card](https://travel.uconn.edu/university-travel-cards/#employee)</u> is available for eligible employees traveling on official University business. Travel card transactions are reconciled in Concur and must be assigned to the appropriate expense report and funding source. 

## Additional Resources 

- <u>[UConn Travel website](https://travel.uconn.edu/)</u>

- <u>[UConn Knowledge Base: Travel and Cared Services](https://kb.uconn.edu/space/FPB/26690093140/TRAVEL+AND+CARD+SERVICES)</u>

- <u>[UCPEA Professional Development Funds](https://ucpea.ct.aft.org/professional-development)</u>