Travel
Travel Manual
Purpose: Guidance for faculty and staff regarding payment for travel expenses incurred for UNC Charlotte business purposes. Contact Email: travel@charlotte.edu Last Updated: August 8, 2024
Registration Fees, How to Pay
Payment method: The preferred method for prepaying for registration fees to conferences and non-conference events associated with University-related business is to use a University-issued Purchasing Card (P-Card). Other allowable methods include: Rationale and other considerations: Registration fees associated with conferences and non-conference events related to University business are allowable on a P-Card. Please refer to […]
Other Travel-Related Expenses, How to Pay
Instructions on how to pay for other travel related expenses. Payment method: Use a Travel Reimbursement and Expense Report Form to request reimbursement of taxi, ridesharing services, train, bus, ferry, toll expenses, tips/gratuity, or other related expenses incurred while traveling on University business. This applies if the traveler is a: Other acceptable payment methods include […]
Other Reimbursements (Non-Travel), How to Pay
Instructions on how to pay for non travel reimbursements. Payment method: Use an Employee/Student Direct Pay Request (ESDPR) if the recipient is a: For payments to non-student/non-employee vendors, use the electronic check request (eCR). Rationale and other considerations: Payment of non-travel reimbursements of expenses incurred (and not for services performed) should be initiated by submitting […]
Mileage and Transportation, How to Pay
Payment method: Authorized travelers can seek reimbursement for mileage, parking, and transportation costs using either the Travel Reimbursement & Expense Report (TRER) Form or the Mileage and Transportation Reimbursement (MTR) Form. The nature of the travel determines which form to use. This applies to both employee and non-employee travel for valid university purposes. When to […]
Hotel and Lodging, How to Pay
Payment method The preferred method for prepaying for hotel and lodging expenses associated with University-related travel is to use a University-issued Purchasing Card (P-card). A Travel Reimbursement and Expense Report can also be submitted. Refer to University Policy 601.8, Appropriate Use of University Funds, to confirm if this is a permissible use of funds for […]
Fuel for Vehicle, How to Pay
Payment method: When traveling on University business in a rental car or Department-owned vehicle, the preferred method for purchasing fuel for a vehicle is to use a University-issued Purchasing Card (P-card). Note: If the University Owned vehicle has a gas card, that card should be used first. If there is no University gas card, then […]
Airfare, How to Pay
Payment method: The preferred method for purchasing airline tickets is to use a University-issued Purchasing Card (P-card). Other allowable methods include: Direct bill to AAA of the Carolinas Submit a Travel Reimbursement and Expense Report form Note: Refer to University Policy 601.8, “Appropriate Use of University Funds” to confirm if this is a permissible use […]
Travel Expense Currency Conversions
How does Concur handle expenses incurred in a foreign currency? Purpose: Effective August 8, 2024, international travel will be managed in Concur, which automatically converts expenses incurred in a foreign currency to U.S. dollars using the appropriate exchange rate. Last Updated: September 12, 2024
Third Party Lodging Authorization Request (Non-hotel lodging)
Purpose: Use this form to request authorization to stay in a 3rd party establishment. Requests must be submitted no less than two weeks before the travel dates. Contact Email: travel@charlotte.edu Last Updated: March 6, 2019