If you need assistance preparing the forms or have questions, contact the GPA at (619) 594-2980 or via email. Please refer to the complete manual on SDSU travel policies and procedures for more detailed information. Current travel forms may be obtained from http://http://bfa.sdsu.edu/ap/forms.htm
Before
you travel
If you are traveling off campus
for work related reasons, you MUST complete
a travel form (T-2) and submit it to the GPA in LS 104D for approval 30 days before
traveling. You must complete a T-2 form
even if you are not requesting reimbursement. This rule applies to all employees of SDSU, including TA's and GA's.
You can also use a T2 to request an advance or a direct payment. An
advance may not exceed 80% of estimated out of pocket expenses. Provide documentation of any expenses you
have already incurred (conference registration, airline ticket) including a
copy of your credit card showing the payments made (please redact all personal information
on your statement).
If you would like to have your airfare billed directly to SDSU,
you may request prior authorization to book your flight through designated travel
agencies (including STA Travel on
Travel
Expense Claim
When you return from your trip,
you must submit a Travel Expense Claim (Std 262) to the GPA within 30 days.
The form must be accurately completed and thoroughly supported by appropriate
documentation to ensure reimbursement.
While traveling, be sure to keep your
receipts. If you are traveling by common carrier (airline, train, bus, etc.)
you must keep your boarding pass stub for proof of travel. You should also
retain evidence that you attended the function you are traveling for (agenda or
conference program).
Under certain
circumstances, the cost of meals may be a reimbursable expense. The Domestic Maximum Daily Meal Allowance is $55.00 and $7.00 per 24 hours
is allowed for incidentals. Reimbursement is for actual costs. There is no
"per meal" breakdown.
International Travel
It is
especially important to submit your T2 for international travel to the Biology
Department at least 30 days in advance, as it requires additional signatures
that must be obtained before your trip will be approved.
International
travel to areas on the State Departments Travel Warning list requires
additional scrutiny and signatures so plan ahead!
Foreign travel insurance is available at no cost for faculty and staff. Complete the Foreign Travel Insurance Form and submit it with your T2.
For meal reimbursement during international travel, refer to the published Federal Government Meal Per Diem for your specific location.
Driving on state business
A valid
You must complete a Waiver and an Authorization for Release of Driver Record Information.
You must take the online Defensive
Driving Course
If you are driving a personal car for state business, you must submit an Authorization to Use Privately Owned Vehicles on State Business to the Biology Department Coordinator in NLS 104B. This form must be renewed annually and is kept in the Biology office.
Please note the cost of gas for a
private vehicle is not reimbursable. Instead, you will be reimbursed for the
miles driven on an approved trip. If you
submit a reimbursement for travel by personal car, please include a Google Map
(or a similar web site) printout of your trip that indicates the distance
traveled. On the Travel Expense Claim,
you will then calculate the reimbursed amount (currently $.54/mile) using the
mileage shown on the map.
If you need to drive a vehicle
and the mileage exceeds the average cost of airfare, you must justify the
additional expense. You can choose to be reimbursed for gas in lieu of
airfare at a reduced rate if you chose to drive for personal reasons or
convenience.
For multiple driving trips within
the
Vehicle Rental
Under certain circumstances, you
may find it necessary to rent a vehicle. SDSU currently has a contract with
Enterprise Car Rental that offers rentals at a significantly reduced rate. If
you choose another company, you will be responsible for the difference in cost
between the rate you pay and the contract rate with
The
Revised: 10/11/16