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Steps to Travel

Travel Procurement

Funded Travel

Unfunded Travel

Cancellations/Changes

1. Submit a TCard Request

  • TCard arrives 4 to 5 business days after request

2. Gather trip details (e.g., costs estimates, event info, funding sources)

3. Submit a Pre-Approval (PA) in Emburse

  • Required for TCard use and/or to request reimbursement
  • Submit at least 1 to 2 weeks before the trip start date

4. Book Travel

5. Submit an Expense Report (ER) in Emburse

  • Reconcile TCard purchases within 2 weeks of purchases
  • Reconcile/request reimbursements within 2 weeks after the trip ends

Not receiving/requesting funds from USI?

  • No Pre-Approval needed
  • Email your Chair/Dean/Supervisor to document the business trip for worker's comp purposes

Email Travel.USI@usi.edu to let Travel know your trip has changes and/or has been canceled

Additional Steps for Canceled Trips:

  • Cancel purchases (e.g., airfare, registration) and when possible, request a refund
  • Cancel all other reservations (e.g., hotel, vehicle rental) and obtain cancelation numbers

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Travel Procurement

(812) 465-1058