College Travel Procedures and Documents

This article outlines the documents and procedures for requesting and reporting official college travel. The forms for this procedure are available in mySCC under the main menu ("hamburger" icon). For staff, they are also under the "Other Staff Apps" menu in mySCC.

Before Travel: Preparation and Documentation

1. Application for Attendance

Fill out the "Application for Attendance at Professional Meetings" form, providing details such as the trip location, dates, and estimated expenses. Also, specify how the trip will be financed. If the trip costs exceed $3,500, approval from the President is mandatory. Once all necessary approvals are received, proceed to the next step.

Top half of the meeting request form showing some of the fields that need to be filled

2. Hotel Reservation Form

Use this form to document your planned accommodations and their costs.

Upper portion of the hotel request form

3. Credit Card Form

This form is required for any expenses like registration fees, hotel costs, and rental car reservations.

A completed "Hotel Authorization Form" must be sent to the hotel to prevent the need for a physical college credit card. Not complying with this procedure could result in delays or personal liability for the bill until the issue is resolved with the hotel during business hours or until reimbursement paperwork is completed upon your return. This is a requirement from the hotels, not the Business Office.

Top of the Visa Credit Card Request Approval Form showing the header and some of the lines where purchases can be recorded.

4. Requisition

Fill out a requisition if you need an advanced cash request for meals and other incidentals. Be mindful of the meal allowances at your destination while calculating your requirements. Consult the "2022-2023 Per Diem Rates" document for more information on high or low-cost locations and the corresponding dates for these classifications.

After Travel: Expense Reporting

1. Allowable Meal/Incidental Per Diem Form

After the trip, record and total your meal expenses on this form. Provide all original receipts. Be sure to consult the "2022-2023 Special Per Diem Rates" list while completing this form.

Top half of the per diem form showing fields that must be filled by the person requesting travel.

2. Travel Expense Report

Complete this form to record all other expenses, including mileage. There is a section where you can calculate your reimbursement or return any unused funds.

Top half of the travel expense form.

Remember that the proper completion of these steps is crucial to ensure a smooth travel experience and accurate expense reporting. Please make sure to follow the instructions and complete the necessary forms in a timely manner.

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