Approval for Travel Abroad
- All foreign travel must be approved in advance.
- For travel less than 7 days, the department chair's approval is required.
- An Academic Leave of Absence Form is required for faculty traveling for 7 or more days.
See Katheryn Ritten for additional details.
- If foreign travel is funded by a federal or private contract or grant, agency approval must be provided.
- Staff and graduate students require department approval for any foreign travel.
Airline Requirements for Foreign Travel
- Federal Travel Regulations require that U.S. carriers must be used for travel that is to be reimbursed from federal grants and contracts. This policy is called the Fly America Act.
- If foreign travel is funded by a federal or private contract or grant, agency approval must also be provided.
- For additional information, see Fly America Act
Helpful Links for Travel Abroad
International Per Diem Rates
Calculating Per Diem Rates for Multiple Foreign Locations
OANDA Currency Converter
Paying for Conference Registrations in Foreign Currency
