Travel Arrangements

Staff who attend business related conferences or work-related events that require travel via car rental or flight are able purchase flights or reserve rentals ahead of time utilizing departmental funds.

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Travel Policy 

DirectBill cannot be used if personal time is included in your travel. 

Staff is responsible for purchasing lodging, meals, and incidentals out of pocket. The daily meal limit has recently been updated from $62 to $79. These expenses can be reimbursed after the travel event is over

To learn more about UC Berkeley's Travel Policy, click here.

Click here to find resources, guidelines, and more related to UC Berkeley Travel. 

General Guidelines

  1. Staff may consider applying for a corporate travel card through the university. More info here

  2. For more information on Rental Cars, Fleet Code, check out our processes page here.

  3. For a step-by-step infographic on How to Book a Flight with Direct Bill, Click here. 

Process for Admin Team Booking Flights for Students/ Non-Employees

Role Actions Timelines
Staff
  • Complete the Travel Request Form to book flights for students and non-employees.
  • Gather approval from your supervisor
  • Indicate if you have a preferred airline
  • Submit form and approval to our CE3 Admin Request Form
 Varies
Admin Team
  • Create a Direct Bill on behalf of student/non-employee
  • Books the flight via Connexus
  • Send flight confirmation to the traveling recipient.
 2-3 business days